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Receive Bill Credit for Reducing Energy Use and Strain on Statewide Power Grid
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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has launched a Power Saver Rewards Program that incentivizes customers to reduce electricity usage during state-called Flex Alerts. Customers can earn $2 per kilowatt-hour saved, with over 1.5 million already enrolled. A Flex Alert was issued for September 1, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., due to high energy demand caused by extreme temperatures. The program aims to alleviate pressure on the energy grid and prevent rotating power outages.
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Launch of Power Saver Rewards Program to incentivize energy savings.
Customers can earn $2 per kilowatt-hour saved during Flex Alerts.
Over 1.5 million customers currently enrolled in the program.
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New Program Rewards Customers for Temporarily Reducing Electricity Usage During State-called Flex Alerts
OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
New this summer, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers can be rewarded for saving energy when the state’s grid operator calls a Flex Alert. A Flex Alert is a call for consumers to voluntarily conserve electricity when there is a predicted shortage of energy supply, especially if the grid operator needs to dip into reserves to cover demand.
PG&E’s Power Saver Rewards Program is a free, voluntary program financially rewarding participants for temporarily reducing electricity use when demand is high. By conserving energy during Power Saver Rewards events coinciding with Flex Alerts customers earn $2 for each kilowatt-hour (kWh) of energy saved. More than 1.5 million PG&E customers are enrolled.
The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) issued a Flex Alert to be in effect today, Thursday, September 1 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., due to continuing extreme temperatures pushing up energy demand including increased air conditioning use and tightening available power supplies. When consumers reduce electricity use at critical times, it can prevent more dire emergency measures, including possible rotating power outages to stabilize the grid.
Enrolled customers who reduce energy use between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. will receive a credit on their bill at the end of the summer. There is no cost or penalty for not reducing energy. Visit powersaver.pge.com to easily enroll and learn more about the program.
Here are easy ways for customers to temporarily reduce power use and be rewarded:
Today, before 4 p.m.
Pre-cool home or workspace. Lower the thermostat in the morning. As the temperature rises outside, raise the thermostat, and circulate the pre-cooled air with a fan.
Use major appliances, including:
Washer and dryer
Dishwasher
Oven and stove for pre-cooking and preparing meals
Charge electric vehicles
Close shades: Sunlight passing through windows heats the home and makes the air conditioner work harder. Block this heat by keeping blinds or drapes closed on the sunny side of the home.
Today, during the Flex Alert from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Set thermostat at 78 degrees or higher, health permitting: Every degree above 78 degrees represents an appropriately 2% savings on cooling costs.
When it’s cooler outside, bring the cool air in: If the outside air is cool in the night or early morning, open windows and doors and use fans to cool your home.
Avoid using major appliances.
Turn off all unnecessary lights.
Do not charge electric vehicles.
Customers can also help reduce the amount of power on the grid during a Flex Alert by enrolling in PG&E’s SmartAC program which cycles the air conditioner on and off every 15 minutes for up to six hours on event days. This year, new participants will receive $75 for existing thermostats or $120 off a new purchase of a thermostat with enrollment. Customers can not be enrolled in both the SmartAC and Power Saver Rewards Programs.
Eligible customers with a Tesla Powerwall battery energy storage system can participate in the PG&E + Tesla virtual power plant. Through this collaboration, Tesla is participating in PG&E’s Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP) Demand Response pilot by enrolling and combining residential Powerwall home battery systems into a virtual power plant to discharge power back to the grid during times of high demand. Participating customers will receive compensation for the energy their Powerwalls discharge.
PG&E also urges customers to stay safe during extreme heat. The company funds cooling centers throughout its service area to help customers escape the heat and cool off. To find a center near you click here or call 1-877-474-3266. The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services also has a list of cooling centers throughout the state available here.
PG&E does not project a need for a Public Safety Power Shutoff due to this weather, but the company’s meteorology team continues to monitor conditions.
About PG&E
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG), is a combined natural gas and electric utility serving more than 16 million people across 70,000 square miles in Northern and Central California. For more information, visit pge.com and pge.com/news.
The Power Saver Rewards Program is an initiative by PG&E that rewards customers with $2 for each kilowatt-hour of electricity saved during state-called Flex Alerts.
What are Flex Alerts issued by PG&E?
Flex Alerts are notifications from PG&E urging customers to conserve electricity during periods of high demand and potential energy shortages.
When was the recent Flex Alert issued?
The recent Flex Alert was issued for September 1, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
How many customers are enrolled in PG&E's Power Saver Rewards Program?
Over 1.5 million customers are currently enrolled in PG&E's Power Saver Rewards Program.
How can customers participate in the Power Saver Rewards Program?
Customers can participate by enrolling in the program and reducing their electricity usage during Flex Alert times to earn rewards.
