When you’re looking for ways to save money on your bill, your first thought might be how to cut back on usage. That’s a good strategy, but what if we told you that focusing on what you can add instead of what you can reduce is a great way to lower your bill? Signing up for one of our free energy- and money-saving programs is great, but pairing that with another program makes for even more savings! Here are two of our favorite pairings that can help you maximize your savings each month.
Time-of-Day Rate + Load Management
When you sign up for our time-of-day rate, you’ll pay
a lower rate when you use energy around your home
during off-peak hours. To add to that savings, join our
load management program, which helps you control
major energy users like your air conditioner or water
heater.
So, when you take a hot shower during off-peak
hours, you’ll pay a lower rate for the energy
used during that time, and your water heater will
automatically cycle off during peak times to help
increase your savings. Load management also includes
bill credits to put more money back in your pocket.
Smart Thermostat Program + Time-of-Day Rate
Summer is still a few months away, but you can
prepare now to help prevent higher bills when
the temperatures rise. During the summer, air
conditioning costs can make up a significant
portion of what you pay, and combining our smart
thermostat savings program with a time-of-day rate
is one of the best ways to combat it.
When you participate in our smart thermostat
savings program, we’ll adjust your Nest thermostat
by a few degrees on very hot days. When combined
with a time-of-day rate, you help maximize your
savings.