Summer rewards programs that make a difference

Cooling a home uses a lot of energy. On extremely hot days, demand for electricity can spike so much that getting power to everyone can be expensive. 

Our summer programs reward you for shifting some of your energy use out of peak hours when demand is highest, which helps protect the grid and keep energy prices down.

  • Get incentives and earn rewards for participating.
  • Save energy—and money—while staying comfortable in your home.
  • Help protect the grid and keep energy affordable and reliable for everyone in our community.

Get to know your options with our Peak Conserve℠ and My Energy Optimizer® programs detailed below.

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Choose your program

Compare and decide which summer rewards program is best for you. 

Peak Conserve℠ My Energy Optimizer®

During Peak Events (high-demand days from Jun. 1 - Sep. 30):

  • Your air conditioner cycles off for 40 minutes each hour.
  • Events typically last less than 2 hours and no more than 4 hours.
  • We’ll notify you by email before each event (emergency events may not allow advance notice).
  • You can opt out of non-emergency Peak Events.

During Peak Events (high-demand days from Jun. 1 - Sep. 30):

  • Your smart thermostat automatically adjusts a few degrees. 
  • We’ll pre-cool your home to help keep you comfortable.
  • Events won’t last more than 4 hours.
  • We’ll notify you one day in advance of each event.
  • You can opt out of any Peak Event.

Peak Conserve℠ My Energy Optimizer®

Must not be enrolled in:

  • SMUD's Medical Equipment Discount (MED) Rate
  • My Energy Optimizer®

Must not be enrolled in:

  • SMUD's Medical Equipment Discount (MED) Rate
  • Budget Billing
  • Peak ConserveSM

 

Peak Conserve℠ My Energy Optimizer®

 Required equipment:

  • A small “cycling” device is installed on your central air conditioning unit at no charge by a SMUD contractor.
  • Compatible HVAC equipment.

A smart thermostat isn't required.

Required equipment:

  • An eligible Wi-Fi-enabled smart thermostat(s).
  • A home Wi-Fi network that is always on.
  • Central air conditioning or an electric heat pump.

Peak Conserve℠ My Energy Optimizer®
  • $25 reward for participating each summer
  • $50 enrollment bonus
  • $25 reward for participating each summer
  • I have a smart thermostat: $50 prepaid Mastercard® when you enroll your smart thermostat in the program.
  • I need a smart thermostat: Up to $100 off a qualifying ecobee, Nest, or Sensi thermostat on SMUD Energy Store when you enroll in My Energy Optimizer at checkout.

Get started

Select the summer rewards program that works best for you.

Join My Energy Optimizer

Enroll in Peak Conserve

Get help

Review the resources below for more information.

My Energy Optimizer®

Peak Conserve℠