Text SIGNUP to 27557
Participants in Texas will receive email & text notifications only, as shown above. The GridRewards app is limited to the NY area. We're working on ways to bring the app to more regions soon!
GridRewards is an award-winning, free service that tells you when and how to reduce your energy usage. Earn cash payments and reduce your electricity bill all year round.
Unplug during events.
We’ll tell you when to save electricity, and tell you how.
Get paid.
Make real money by reducing electricity usage at key times.
Reduce your carbon footprint.
Avoid running inefficient fossil fuel power plants and reduce your carbon footprint.
An average household can earn more than $100/year
Oh, and 97% of GridRewards participants got paid last year.
Small change adds up.
Reduce your energy use for just a few hours during the most important days of the year, and you’ll have an outsized impact on the carbon footprint for your entire city. Refer friends to make extra money and multiply your impact.
Where does the money come from?
Your utility company pays to reduce electricity at peak times to help maintain system reliability in your community.
Who’s eligible?
We’ll check your zip code during signup to confirm your eligibility.
How can I use GridRewards?
GridRewards is available for iOS and Android devices, and also available on the web and via SMS.
Estimated earnings are based on a typical household's 1kW savings during a GridRewards event.
Steps you can take during a GridRewards event
Warm it up
Raise your air conditioning temperature by four degrees or so.
Clean later
Shift your washer, dryer, and dishwasher use outside the event window.
Unplug
Unplug your electronics — from phone chargers to electric vehicles, it all counts.
Close the shades
Keeping the sun out helps keep your rooms cool without air conditioning.
Lower the lights
Flip off your light switches, or dim just the necessary lights while it's dark.
Relax
Use the time as an excuse to get outside, ride your bike, take a nap, or meet up with friends.