February 8, 2024 11:25 a.m. 

Pacific Power is offering a new energy program called Optimal Time Rewards for residential customers across Oregon and Washington.

A release from the utility said it will help customers manage costs while creating a more resilient and sustainable grid.

Pacific Power said participants can earn incentives of up to $50, plus ongoing annual incentives by partnering with the utility to more effectively manage spikes in demand and fluctuations of power supply. The release said Optimal Time Rewards is one of a portfolio of energy efficiency and demand response programs Pacific Power is offering to keep energy costs low for everyone through using smart technology.

There are two ways to participate:

*Residential customers can enroll a smart thermostat connected to electric heating or cooling equipment

*Customers in multi-family housing can also enroll an electric water heater.

Pacific Power said participants benefit from ongoing incentives in exchange for allowing the utility to make minor adjustments to their thermostat or manage their water heater consumption for brief periods when electricity demand is high.

Residential customers who want to learn more can go to the Optimal Time Rewards website at: https://www.pacificpower.net/OTR. Property managers can find out how to enable water heater enrollment for their residents at: https://www.pacificpower.net/Landlord.