On a hot summer day, demand for electricity soars. But up to 200 Longmont Power & Communications customers will soon have an opportunity to help dial that demand back … and to get a credit on their utility bill as a thank-you.

The new trial program – a partnership between LPC and ecobee, the sustainable smart home solutions provider – is open to any LPC customer with central air conditioning and an ecobee smart thermostat enrolled in the Smarter Summer program through eco+. For those who participate, ecobee thermostats will automatically adjust during specific energy saving events – periods of high electric demand – to save energy during that period. Customers will have the ability to opt out of each event if needed.

“Even small changes in energy use during peak times can make a big difference, both for our customers and for our entire electric system,” said LPC executive director David Hornbacher. “If we see the possibility for a big change from this demonstration, we may expand the program next year and invite more people to voluntarily participate.”

All participants will receive a $50 bill credit for signing up. Those who take part in at least 75 percent of the energy saving events will get an additional $25 credit after the program ends.

The program begins June 1 and runs through the end of September. Those interested can begin to sign up on Earth Day (April 22) through the ecobee app. Participants must sign up by May 31; the offer is limited to the first 200 eligible Longmont Power & Communications customers who sign up.

“ecobee is proud to partner with the City of Longmont and help Longmont Power & Communications customers to participate in this exciting program,” said Shawn Peterson, energy partnerships lead with ecobee. “eco+ helps our partners realize the impact of a smarter, responsive home – which is a critical piece to a resilient, clean energy future.”

About ecobee

ecobee Inc. was founded in 2007 with a mission to improve everyday life while creating a more sustainable world. Since launching the world’s first smart thermostat, ecobee has helped customers across North America save more than 25 TWh of energy, which is the equivalent of taking all the homes in Los Angeles off the grid for a year. Today, ecobee continues to innovate with smart home solutions that solve everyday problems with comfort, security, and conservation in mind. In 2021, ecobee joined Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE: GNRC), a leading global designer and manufacturer of energy technology solutions and other power products. Generac and ecobee share a vision to deliver a cleaner and more sustainable energy future for customers and communities. The Generac and ecobee home of the future will be more comfortable, resilient, and efficient. For more information, visit ecobee.com.