What is a Smart Thermostat and how does it work?
A Smart Thermostat refers to the Honeywell touch-screen programmable thermostat being used for the PeakRewards℠ program. It can be programmed for four separate time periods each day with various settings for weekdays and weekends. Using a Smart Thermostat can help you save up to 15% each year in energy costs versus a non-programmable thermostat. Savings vary and 15% is based on an average of $180 savings per year. Click here to read user manual. The model of thermostat used for PeakRewards℠ has additional functionality, which allows BGE to communicate remotely with it during periods of peak demand. During periods of high electricity use in the Mid-Atlantic region, typically during the summer months, a radio signal may be sent to the Smart Thermostat to interrupt the flow of electricity to the compressor on your air conditioner or heat pump for a period of time each hour. This is called cycling. Only electricity to the compressor is interrupted. The indoor fan will continue to run as pr
