Building Type

Multifamily, Residential

Location

California

New/Existing

New, Existing

Eligibility

PG&E electric customer, compatible electric water heater

Organization Admin

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)

WatterSaver

Daily Load Shifting Pilot Program for Electric Resistance and Heat Pump Water Heaters

Overview

WatterSaver is a pilot program available to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) electric customers that optimizes the operation and energy use of electric water heaters to automatically heat water and lower electricity costs, without sacrificing comfort. It is open to all residential (single and multifamily) and small commercial customers with existing electric resistance water heaters and/or compatible heat pump water heaters.

Program Benefits

In addition to potential bill savings associated with shifting electricity use out of peak hours, customers receive a $50 gift card for enrolling in the program. For each month they remain in the program and actively participate in load shifting events, they’ll earn an additional $5. Participation gift cards are paid every three months (up to $15).

WatterSaver

Daily Load Shifting Pilot Program for Electric Resistance and Heat Pump Water Heaters

Overview

WatterSaver is a pilot program available to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) electric customers that optimizes the operation and energy use of electric water heaters to automatically heat water and lower electricity costs, without sacrificing comfort. It is open to all residential (single and multifamily) and small commercial customers with existing electric resistance water heaters and/or compatible heat pump water heaters.

Program Benefits

In addition to potential bill savings associated with shifting electricity use out of peak hours, customers receive a $50 gift card for enrolling in the program. For each month they remain in the program and actively participate in load shifting events, they’ll earn an additional $5. Participation gift cards are paid every three months (up to $15).

Building Type

Multifamily, Residential

Location

California

New/Existing

New, Existing

Eligibility

PG&E electric customer, compatible electric water heater

Organization Admin

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)