We’ve expanded our capabilities to reduce your energy costs. Both programs help put the power in your hands to manage energy use.
From the moment you wake up, you’re using a lot of power. Turning on lights, cooking, showering, washing dishes, etc. And during peak times—like cold winter mornings or hot summer afternoons—you’re using power even more. That’s where our BEAT THE PEAK program can help!
SO, WHAT IS IT?
Beat the Peak is a free program that notifies members via text and/or email when there are forecasts for extreme temperatures, a.k.a. peak times. Peaks occur when the demand (and cost) for electricity is the highest.
When you receive an alert, you’ll be encouraged to adjust your thermostat, lighting, and to shift the time you use large appliances in an effort to hold down the demand for power. In turn, you’ll save money by decreasing your power usage, and the cooperative will be better able to manage costs by limiting how much additional energy we purchase during the peak.
Register for My EnergyHub to be automatically enrolled in our BEAT THE PEAK program!
Note: The Peak Time Perks Program is ending November 1, 2025.
If you have questions or need help, call our member support team at 1-800-522-3793.
What are the requirements for the program?
Must be an active EnergyUnited member with a qualifying controllable thermostat installed, in EnergyUnited’s service area.
What types of thermostats qualify for the program?
Currently only ecobee, Nest or Honeywell thermostat are part of the program.
Manufacturer
Device
Model #
ecobee
ecobee3
EB-STATE3
ecobee
ecobee3 lite
EB-STATE3LT
ecobee
ecobee3
EB-STATE4
ecobee
ecobee3 Smart thermostat with Voice Control
EB-STATE5
Nest
3rd GEN
T3007ES
Nest
E
T4000ES
Honeywell Home
Round® Smart Thermostat
RCH9310WF5003/U
Honeywell Home
T5+ Smart Thermostat
RCHT8612WF2005/U
Honeywell Home
T9 Smart Thermostat
RCHT9610WFSW2003/U
Honeywell Home
WiFi 7-Day Programmable Thermostat
RTH6580WF1001/U1
Honeywell Home
Wi-Fi Programmable Thermostat
RTH8580WF1007/W1
Honeywell Home
WiFi Smart Color Thermostat
RTH9585WF1004/U
Honeywell Home
T6 Pro Smart Thermostat
TH6220WF2006/U
Honeywell Home
T6 Pro Z-Wave Thermostat
TH6320ZW2003/U
Honeywell Home
VisionPRO® 8000
TH8320R1003/U
Honeywell Home
WiFi 9000 Color Touchscreen Thermostat
TH9320WF5003/U
Honeywell Home
T10 Pro Smart Thermostat
THX321WFS2001W/U
How do I sign up?
You can sign up by visiting EnergyUnited’s website at https://www.energyunited.com/demand-response/Member will receive an email saying the application is in the approval process. 48 Business Hours.
Can I receive more than one credit for multiple thermostats, at one location/home?
Yes, you are eligible for a credit for one or more thermostats, on one account. All thermostats must be in EnergyUnited’s service area.
Can I receive more than one credit multiple accounts?
Yes, you are eligible for a credit for one or more accounts.
Will this require approval?
Yes, a Billing Specialist will approve or deny the request, by verifying applicant is an active EnergyUnited member and has a Nest or Honeywell Thermostat in EnergyUnited’s service area.
When will the Peak Time Perks annual bill credit apply to the account?
The annual bill credit will be added to the bill each June.
When EnergyUnited calls a Peak Time event will my thermostat be adjusted to a specific temperature or will it be lowered or raised by a specific number/degree?
Ex: My thermostat is set to 72. Will the temperature be set to 76 or will there be a specific setting, regardless of my current temperature? The thermostat will adjust 4 degrees up during the event with a pre-cooling of 2 degrees before the event.*Nest devices have independent settings according customers patterns, but we schedule the time. When we go into a Peak Event the thermostat setting will be adjusted 4 degrees.
Is there a maximum degree you will adjust my thermostat?
Four degrees would be the maximum.
How long will you control my temperature at one time?
An Event could last up to four hours. Our typical event is between 3 and 4 hours.
Will my temperature adjust back to my preferred temperature after the event ends?
Yes, once the Event ends your thermostat will resume to the normal programming.
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