TempWise Pilot

What was the TempWise Pilot Program?

TempWise was a new program that rewards you for participating in energy-saving events with your smart thermostat. This program was started to help us continue to deliver affordable and reliable power to the community during demand spikes. These spikes usually happen during very hot days in summer or very cold days in winter, or when the grid is constrained.

What is an Energy-Saving Event?

At times when energy usage in your community is exceptionally high, City Light will make small temperature adjustments to your smart thermostat to reduce the energy use of your central air conditioner, electric furnace, heat pump, or electric baseboards. These changes are no more than 3 degrees and last no more than 3 hours. There are typically no more than 15 events per season (in winter or summer), and events will only occur during times of peak demand on non-holiday weekdays. You can opt out of an event at any time, for any reason.

Earn Rewards

Eligible participants will receive a one-time gift card after successfully enrolling. For staying enrolled through the end of the season with an eligible system, you can earn additional gift cards annually (typically one each for summer and winter season).

Do I Qualify?

At this time, the pilot has concluded. The updated program will likely entail additional features and enrollment options; however, future eligibility for thermostats will likely include the following:

• Are you a Seattle City Light residential customer?
• Do you have a Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostat?
• Do you have a Wi-Fi network compatible with your smart thermostat (not a Wi-Fi hot spot)?
• Do you have a heat pump system, mini-split heat pump, electric furnace, electric baseboards, and/or central air conditioning system controlled by your smart thermostat?

Questions?

Contact SCL_TempWise@seattle.gov for additional information.