Demand Response (DR) programs can help you save energy and money. DR programs provide incentives for reducing electricity use when the electricity demand is high.
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.
| Summer Discount Plan | Smart Energy Program | SmartShift Rewards | Power Saver Rewards Program | Capacity Bidding Program | Critical Peak Pricing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Savings | $160/year | Up to $40/year | Average $60/year | Average $20/year | Determined by your CBP Aggregator | Average $20/year |
| Sign-Up Credit | - | $75 | $50 | - | Determined by your CBP Aggregator | - |
| How to Save | Central A/C automatically cycled off during events | A smart thermostat automatically adjusted | Heat pump water heater or electric resistance water heater automatically adjusted | Lower your use of energy during events | Work with your CBP Aggregator on how to maximize your savings | Lower your use of energy during events |
| Override Participation | Up to 5 times per year | Any time | Any time. Must be connected for at least 2 weeks each month to earn reward. | - | Determined by your CBP Aggregator | - |
| Eligibility | Must have a central A/C system | Smart thermostat with central A/C system | Must have heat pump water heater or electric resistance water heater | - | Res and Non-Res | TOU Rate and Bundled |
| Credits Earned | June 1 – September 30 | June 1 - September 30 | Year-round | May 1– October 31 | Determined by your CBP Aggregator | June 1- September 30 |
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.
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.
