![]() ![]() PG&E may remotely activate SmartAC™ device(s) in anticipation of a state or local energy emergency to help maintain adequate power supplies and avoid widespread power interruptions.ĭuring a SmartAC™ event (or SmartDay™ event for SmartRate™ participants), your device will be remotely activated and your air conditioner will run slightly less than it normally would. Participants must have standard central air conditioners and/or heat pumps. SmartAC™ switch technology will be installed on or near the outside compressor component of participant's air conditioning (AC) unit. To leave a Welcome Kit door-hanger with your AC checkup results and program details.To visit your home and carry out the free AC check-up.To help solve a tech issue you may have contacted the program about.To install the SmartAC device, which may involve replacement with updated technology.To get your permission to activate the SmartAC device.A Franklin Energy technician may contact you: The SmartAC authorized contractor is Franklin Energy. ![]() ![]() SmartAC™ technology will be installed free of charge by a certified technician and maintained at no cost to the customer as long as you are a participant in the SmartAC program. It can also help make event days more successful by helping to prevent power interruptions.Įvent season: SmartAC™ events occur between May 1 and October 31.Įvent length: SmartAC events Days can be as short as an hour or two and no more than six hours in a day. If you're a SmartRate™ participant, on SmartRate™ event days, your SmartAC™ device(s) are activated under the SmartRate™ program guidelines. PG&E may remotely activate SmartAC devices on those days in order to help maintain adequate power supplies and avoid power interruptions. The end result? We’re better equipped to incorporate more low-cost, renewable energy sources into our grid.On hot summer days, energy demand increases because thousands of customers are using their air conditioning units. If our solar panels or wind turbines are generating more than usual, we can store this clean energy in batteries and use it later to power your neighbors’ homes and businesses. That’s important as we add more renewables like wind and solar. So, what’s in it for PGE? By adding your battery to our grid, you’re helping us create a “virtual power plant” that lets us store and draw energy as needed. You’ll earn bill credits each month for participating in the pilot:Įarn $20 a month if your battery can charge from your solar panels only. Batteries will remain fully available to you during a power outage or upon request. This is a research study to connect batteries at customer homes to our grid, and it will help us learn more about the best ways to store power.Īt times, PGE will charge or discharge your battery to store energy from the grid or provide energy to the grid. The earlier you participate, the larger the rebate you’ll receive.Ħ7 Participants in our first group receive a $3,000 rebate.Ħ7 Participants in our second group receive a $2,000 rebate.Ħ6 Participants in our third and final group receive a $1,000 rebate.Īs part of this rebate program, you’ll be enrolled in the PGE Smart Battery Pilot. Check out the map above to see if you live in those Test Bed neighborhoods. We have a total of 200 rebates available for customers living in specific neighborhoods in Hillsboro, Milwaukie and North Portland where we are testing new programs and products. ![]() They will let us know to reserve funds for you while you’re working on installing your system. All rebates are first come, first served! To get the maximum amount available, start working with an Energy Trust of Oregon solar trade ally right away. The amount of your rebate depends on how you qualify and how early you start the installation process. ![]()
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