Peak Rewards for Smart Homes is the smart device option of the Peak Rewards program. Enroll an eligible device and you’ll automatically start earning credits on your electricity bill. Smart devices are Wi-Fi–connected appliances that can be controlled remotely, such as smart thermostats, EV chargers, or battery storage systems.
After you enroll, there’s nothing else you need to do. When a Peak Rewards Event occurs, you’ll get an alert, typically 24 hours in advance, with the date and time of the event. During the event, we work with your device provider to make small adjustments that help save energy and lower costs.
Your devices will make slight changes such as adjusting your thermostat by a few degrees, pausing EV charging for a short time, or using stored battery power instead of electricity from the grid. You’re always in control—SJCE will never lock your devices. You’ll get a notification and can override the changes anytime.
If your device reduces energy use during the event, you earn rewards! However, there’s no penalty if you don’t reduce energy usage.