The subscription-based Community Energy Savings: Smart Thermostat Program strives to help American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) Members reduce their system peaks through the management of connected residential technologies, such as smart thermostats. Launched in May 2023, the program uses a distributed energy resource management system (DERMS) to manage enrolled Wi-Fi connected thermostats during summer peak demand events. AMP has partnered with a third-party DERMS provider to manage the platform. An overarching goal of the Community Energy Savings: Smart Thermostat Program is to help AMP Members engage with their customers to reduce electric costs for the entire community.
The voluntary program makes it possible for electric customers of participating AMP Members to enroll their eligible thermostats in the program and receive an incentive payment. In exchange, customers agree to a brief thermostat adjustment of up to four degrees during periods of high electric demand from May 1 through Sept. 30. The adjustments typically last no more than four hours.
When events are called, customers receive notification via their thermostat app and/or email. From there, they can choose to opt out of that specific event without penalty.
For more information, including how AMP Members can enroll in the Smart Thermostat Program, contact Erin Miller, Vice President of Programs and Sustainability, at 614.540.1019 or [email protected] or Corey Hawkey, Director of Member Programs and Sustainability, at 614.540.6932 or [email protected].
