Residential members who own a BEC-served home with Wi-Fi and join BEC's Energy Saver Program are eligible.
Absolutely. During the events, you will always have the ability to override the thermostat adjustment.
No. You will always be able to control your thermostat.
BEC does not want to control your thermostat. BEC seeks members who voluntarily agree to allow us to adjust their thermostats on the days of highest electricity demand, which helps keep electricity costs lower for all members. As a thank-you for participating, you get a free smart thermostat and, if you participate in at least 70% of all adjustment hours you will receive a monthly $8 ApolloWatt bill credit.
The start time and length of these events depends on the stress of the demand on the power grid at a given time. The first hour of the events will be precooling or preheating.
The specific temperature will vary based on your original setting. The temperature setting will never be adjusted more than 4 degrees in either direction.
You will be contacted by an BEC Representative to schedule installation of your ecobee Enhanced smart thermostat. When the contractor visits, they will verify the thermostat is compatible with your HVAC system. Should the thermostat be incompatible, you will be ineligible for the Smart Thermostat Program and the ApolloWatts incentive. The Energy Saver Program charge originally agreed upon will continue until the obligation has been met.
Yes! Members who participate in at least 70% of the yearly adjustment events will receive a monthly $8 ApolloWatt bill credit.
You can un-enroll from the program at any time by contacting BEC. However, if you un-enroll from the program before the 3-year contract is up, you may be charged for the cost of the thermostat and installation.
Your installation will depend on the contractor’s schedule.