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Peak Rewards Pilot for Smart Thermostats
Empower Your Thermostat. Support Alberta’s Grid.
Join Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance’s Peak Rewards Pilot for Smart Thermostats and get rewarded for helping reduce electricity demand on Alberta’s hottest and coldest days by enroling your existing smart thermostat. On peak demand days, your smart thermostats’ setpoint will be adjusted by a few degrees to reduce electricity consumption associated with your home’s cooling or heating system. In return, you’ll help manage demands on the grid and earn $50 when you join the pilot and up to $25 annually for participating.
How it Works
Simple actions make a big difference for Alberta’s grid. Here’s how the pilot works:
Step 1
Enroll your smart thermostat
If you’re a qualifying EPCOR service territory with central AC or heat pump and an eligible smart thermostat, you can apply in minutes. Once approved, your thermostat connects securely to our platform for automated scheduling during peak days.
Step 2
Receive notifications before events
You’ll get advance notice before a demand response event begins. Notifications come through your thermostat app or email when an event is in progress.
Step 3
Smart adjustments, minimal impact
Your thermostat makes small temporary adjustments, like pre‑cooling or pre-heating your home prior to an event, to reduce demand during peak times . You can opt out at anytime by adjusting your thermostat manually.
Stay comfortable. Stay in control. Make a real impact.
Eligibility
To participate, you must:
- Be an EPCOR electricity customer
- Be the utility account holder
- Be located in a qualifying postal code
- Have central air conditioning
- Have a compatible smart thermostat connected to Wi‑Fi
- Accept the pilot’s Terms and Conditions
Rewards
Earn rewards just for participating:
- $50 Enrollment Reward — once your device is approved
- $25 Retention Reward — at the beginning of the second summer season if you remain active
Events & Participation
Summer events typically take place:
- June to September
- Weekdays between 3:00–8:00 PM
- 10–15 events per summer
- Each event lasts 2–4 hours
Winter events typically take place:
- December to February
- Weekdays between 3:00–8:00 PM
- 1-2 events per winter
- Each event lasts 2–4 hours
You may override at any time with no penalties.
Customer Support
If you have any questions about the pilot, please refer to the pilot FAQ . You can also contact the pilot support team at peakrewards@clearesult.com or 1-888-709-0607, Monday-Friday 9 am to 5 pm.
Support includes:
- Enrollment assistance
- Device troubleshooting
- Incentive redemption support
- Comfort or opt‑out questions