BGE

BGE will give you a $50 prepaid card per thermostat for signing up for Rush Hour Rewards. Plus, you’ll receive an additional $50 prepaid card per thermostat after the season ends if you stay enrolled.

• There can be multiple rush hour events throughout the year. Rush hour events can consist of a pre-cooling period in the summer or pre-heating period in the winter to make your home more comfortable and a period of time when your energy usage is reduced.
• Energy rush hours can occur at any time of year between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.
• There can be multiple rush hour events per day.
• In the unlikely situation of a critical need on the electric grid,  BGE may need to call a critical rush hour event. Critical rush hour events can occur at any time of day.
• EmPOWER Maryland programs are funded by a charge on your energy bill. EmPOWER programs can help you reduce your energy consumption and save you money. To learn more about EmPOWER and how you can participate, go to BGESmartEnergy.com.

Your program details may differ based on your utility. Additional details may be found on your utility's website.

Rush hour events happen when there’s unusually high demand on the grid. During these events, your Nest thermostat will adjust your home’s temperature by up to 4 degrees F, helping you to use less energy on heating or cooling during that time. If you start to feel uncomfortable, you can stop participating at any time by changing the temperature.

Learn more about Rush Hour Rewards.