Peak-Time Payback Demand Response – Earn with GVEC

Demand response programs help lower the overall demand for electricity during peak times (days/hours the highest levels of energy use occur). The more GVEC can lower its demand during seasonal peaks, the more GVEC will save on transmission costs—plus reduce strain on the power grid. This translates to more stable Generation & Transmission rates for our members, which are the wholesale power costs passed through with no markup on their monthly bill.

The following thermostat models are eligible:

• ecobee3
• ecobee3 lite
• ecobee4
• ecobee SmartThermostat (with voice control)
• ecobee SmartThermostat Enhanced
• ecobee SmartThermostat Premium
• Nest Thermostat E®

• Nest Learning Thermostat® (generations 1, 2, 3)
• Honeywell Home T9 and T10 Pro Smart Thermostat
• Honeywell Home T5+ and T6 Thermostat
• Amazon Smart Thermostat

*The models listed are compatible with GVEC’s Peak-Time Payback program, however not all thermostats may be compatible with every HVAC system. Be sure to check the manufacturer’s website or instructions for compatibility before purchasing a new thermostat, or ask our service experts. GVEC sells and installs Nest, ecobee and Honeywell Home thermostats! Call 833.260.9029 with questions.

GVEC will give members a one-time $85 bill credit for signing up and another $30 for each year they’re enrolled through September 30 of that year.Members can receive Peak-Time Payback credits for all qualifying thermostats, including multiple enrolled thermostats at a single location.

Before:

• GVEC will predict a large rise in demand for electricity caused by extreme weather, then schedule a Peak-Time event.
• Enrolled members will receive a message on the thermostat and from their thermostat app detailing what time the upcoming event will start and end.
• GVEC will issue instructions to your thermostat, lowering the temperature to precool your home in the hours leading up to the event.

During:

• The temperature will be raised during the peak demand period, helping to lessen the amount of strain on the statewide electricity grid.
• The thermostat will not be adjusted more than two degrees Fahrenheit.

Note: The member maintains the ability to manually adjust their thermostat at any time during the event.

After

• When the Peak-Time event is over, the thermostat will return to its regular schedule.

Peak-Times typically happen on very hot summer days when most people’s air conditioning units are trying to keep their homes and businesses cool. Members can expect to see no more than 20 events from June-September, but this number will depend on overall weather patterns for the season. Members shouldn’t expect more than one Peak-Time event per day.

To enroll in the Peak-Time Payback program you must:

• Have central air conditioning that is controlled by an eligible programmable thermostat
• Have Wi-Fi
• Register your device for the program
• Be a GVEC member
• Have a valid GVEC account that’s in good standing

To enroll a Nest Thermostat:

Visit — nest.com/gvec OR Go to Settings > Rebates and Rewards in your Nest App and follow the steps to enroll

To enroll an ecobee Thermostat:

Activate eco+ inside your ecobee app and follow the steps to enroll. Select the GVEC Peak-Time Payback program in the app.

For more information visit:
ecobee – Click Here

To enroll a Honeywell Thermostat:

Honeywell Home – Click Here

To enroll an Amazon Thermostat:

Amazon – Click Here

Demand response programs help lower the overall demand for electricity during peak times (days/hours the highest levels of energy use occur). The more GVEC can lower its demand during seasonal peaks, the more GVEC will save on transmission costs—plus reduce strain on the power grid. This translates to more stable Generation & Transmission rates for our members, which are the wholesale power costs passed through with no markup on their monthly bill.

The following battery models are eligible:

• Enphase IQ Battery 3
• Enphase IQ Battery 5
• Enphase IQ Battery 10

GVEC will give members an initial $75 bill credit per installed kilowatt of rated capacity for signing up and another $75 bill credit per installed kilowatt of rated capacity annually thereafter. Members can receive Peak-Time Payback credits for each Enphase IQ battery, including multiple batteries at a single location.

For example, 1 Enphase IQ 5P battery is rated at 3.84 kilowatts of continuous capacity. To calculate your bill credit amount, you simply multiply 3.84 by $75, for a credit amount of $288. If you have multiple 5P batteries, you can multiply this amount by the number of installed batteries.

Rated capacity is your “Available Power.” You can find your Available Power on the Enphase mobile app or desktop site.

On the app, go to Menu, then System, Devices and Battery.

On the desktop site, click on the 3 dashes on the top right corner of the screen, then System, Devices and scroll to the Battery section.

Note: The payment amounts are based on current wholesale market conditions and are subject to change without notice. Calculations are for informational purposes only and the actual bill credit amount is subject to verification through the automated enrollment process.

Before:

• GVEC will predict a large rise in demand for electricity caused by extreme weather or seasonally strong demand on the ERCOT system, particularly in the summer months of June through September, then schedule a Peak-Time event.
• Enrolled members will see a status change in their battery app as well as receive an email and text message from GVEC detailing what time the upcoming event will start and end.

During:

• The Enphase battery system will automatically transfer the load in the home from the grid to the battery, helping to lessen the amount of strain on the statewide electricity grid.
• There should be no noticeable change in comfort level or functionality of the home.
• The battery will not discharge more than 70% of the battery capacity.

Note: The member may not opt out of a single event, but they can unenroll from the program with 30-day notice – see Battery program Terms and Conditions for details.

After

• When the Peak-Time event is over, the battery status will return to its regular settings.

Peak-Times typically happen on very hot summer days or cold winter days when most people’s air conditioning/heating systems are keeping their homes and businesses cool or warm. The number of events will depend on overall weather patterns and demand year round. Members shouldn’t expect more than one Peak-Time event per day. Events may be between 1 and 4 hours, with 4 hours being the maximum duration allowed.

To enroll in the Peak-Time Payback program you must:

• Have an Enphase IQ battery with inverter
• Be connected to the internet via ethernet or a robust Wi-Fi connection
• Register your device for the program
• Be a GVEC member
• Have a valid GVEC account that’s in good standing
• Agree to both GVEC‘s and Enphase Grid Service’s Terms and Conditions

To enroll your Enphase IQ battery in the Peak-Time Payback program, please visit this link.

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