At SCE, this is how Demand Response programs help Californians reduce energy use and costs, support grid reliability, and contribute to the state’s clean energy goals.
The cleanest, most sustainable energy is the energy we never use.
By reducing energy use during critical times, you’re doing much more than earning rewards and saving money. You’re helping to ensure that power stays on for everyone, particularly during emergencies, making a real difference for your community.
Maximize your energy savings while preserving and protecting power for everyone. Choose the DR program that fits your needs.
| Smart Energy Program | Summer Discount Plan | Capacity Bidding Program Elect (CBP-E) | CBP-E Direct | Critical Peak Pricing | SmartShift Rewards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Savings | Up to $50/year | $160/year | Determined by your CBP-E Aggregator | Varies based on event performance | Average $50/year | Average $60/year |
| Sign-Up Credit | $75 | - | Determined by your CBP-E Aggregator | - | - | $50 |
| How to Save | A smart thermostat automatically adjusted | Central A/C automatically cycled off during events | Work with your CBP-E Aggregator on how to maximize your savings | Reduce energy use during events | Lower your use of energy during events | Heat pump water heater or electric resistance water heater automatically adjusted |
| Override Participation | Any time | Up to 5 times per year | Determined by your CBP-E Aggregator | - | - | Any time. Must be connected for at least 2 weeks each month to earn reward. |
| Eligibility | Smart thermostat with central A/C system | Must have a central A/C system | All customers | All customers | TOU Rate and Bundled | Must have heat pump water heater or electric resistance water heater |
| Credits Earned | June 1 - September 30 | June 1 – September 30 | Determined by your CBP-E Aggregator | May 1 - October 31 | June 1- September 30 | Year-round |
Public communications for this program is funded by ratepayers.
Our free Demand Response Alerts app ensures you’ll receive courtesy notifications about upcoming DR events straight to your smartphone.
Visit our app information page to sign up for alerts and never miss a savings opportunity.
Since safety is SCE’s number one priority, SCE will never advise its customers to participate in Demand Response events by turning on and off electricity at their circuit breakers. Most residential circuit breakers are not designed to work as on/off switches during DR events, and improper and frequent use may lead to hazardous conditions or damage to your electronic equipment and appliances. SCE does not recommend this practice for Demand Response. If you do flip your circuit breaker on or off for any reason, SCE recommends you exercise the appropriate precautions, which include but are not limited to:
The following third parties also supply DR services to help you manage and lower home energy use.*
Easily participate in demand response using your smart thermostats, smart plugs, lighting, EVs, batteries, or any of your devices. Save energy and receive payments throughout the year with AutoGrid's patented technology.
EnergyHub’s programs enable and incentivize customers to use their internet-connected thermostats, water heaters, EVs, and other connected products to save energy at times of peak demand.
Specializing in Demand Response aggregation and AutoDR, we work with restaurants, retailers, schools, cities, and water operators, along with commercial and industrial customers of all sizes, to leverage every kW possible.
Leap makes it easy for smart energy technologies to generate revenue by supporting the grid. Our software platform provides fast, automated access to energy markets for the providers of smart thermostats, battery storage systems, electric vehicle chargers, and other grid-interactive energy devices so they can participate in demand response and other grid services programs.
Join hundreds of thousands of Californians saving on their electric bill and actually getting paid to save energy, in as little as just one hour per week. OhmConnect will notify you when electricity prices spike in your neighborhood and if you can power down, you earn!
Stem’s unique artificial intelligence for energy storage, Athena™, delivers the benefits of DR without disruption by automatically responding to events and shifting energy use away from the most expensive times. As a member of Stem’s LCR network, achieve real-time energy optimization with heavily discounted service rates, guaranteed cost savings, and no capital outlay.
