# Local Utility > Get rewarded Nest thermostats learn what temperatures you like so they can keep you comfortable and help you save energy With Rush Hour Rewards you can ge Source: https://support.renewhome.com/en_us/local-utility-SJGDAlznlg Last updated: 2026-09-17T19:47:14.503Z ## Get rewarded. Nest thermostats learn what temperatures you like so they can keep you comfortable and help you save energy. With Rush Hour Rewards, you can get rewarded for using less energy when everyone else is using more. And, by enrolling, your Nest thermostat can do it for you automatically, but you will always remain in control. Your local utility will give you a financial incentive for signing up for Rush Hour Rewards. And if you stay enrolled through the summer, you may receive an additional participation incentive. You need to be an active electric utility customer with central air conditioning to participate. ![Rush hour thermostat](https://cdn.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/66fac38acb8bef5bf0466652/bf968e28501d2d6f5c972af1dd82a58c.png) [BELD & Danvers SmartSavings](https://inbound.renewhome.com/rhr/partners/36caff70-dd4c-4bc4-819d-32bfac2ac834) [Rochester Public Utilities](https://inbound.renewhome.com/rhr/partners/36caff70-dd4c-4bc4-819d-32bfac2ac834) [City of Mesa Electric Smart Peaks](https://inbound.renewhome.com/rhr/partners/36caff70-dd4c-4bc4-819d-32bfac2ac834) [BWL Peak Power Partner](https://inbound.renewhome.com/rhr/partners/36caff70-dd4c-4bc4-819d-32bfac2ac834) ### Rush Hour Rewards Program Details Your local utility will give you a financial incentive for signing up for Rush Hour Rewards. Plus, you may receive an additional participation incentive after the summer ends if you stay enrolled. * There can be multiple rush hour events throughout the year. Rush hour events can consist of a pre-cooling period in the summer or pre-heating period in the winter to make your home more comfortable and a period of time when your energy usage is reduced. * Energy rush hours can occur at any time of year between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. * There can be multiple rush hour events per day. * In the unlikely situation of a critical need on the electric grid, local utility may need to call a critical rush hour event. Critical rush hour events can occur at any time of day. Your program details may differ based on your energy provider. Additional details may be found on your energy provider’s website. ### ![BELD and Danvers SmartSavings Logo](https://cdn.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/66fac38acb8bef5bf0466652/e9ca3118330c28b00663164d4df4f60c.png) BELD and Danvers SmartSavings Program Details SmartSavings will give you $60 for signing up for Rush Hour Rewards. Plus, you’ll receive an additional $20 after the summer season ends if you stay enrolled through the season. Your program details may differ based on your energy provider. Additional details may be found on your energy provider’s website. ### ![Bring Your Own Thermostat logo](https://cdn.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/66fac38acb8bef5bf0466652/e1d0f76a35ea4a4bccc960eb5ef8fc9d.png) Bring Your Own Thermostat Program Details Rochester Public Utilities’ Bring Your Own Thermostat program will give you $50 for signing up for Rush Hour Rewards. Plus, you’ll receive an additional $25 after the summer season ends if you stay enrolled through the season. Your program details may differ based on your energy provider. Additional details may be found on your energy provider’s website. ### ![City of Mesa Electric Smart Peaks Logo](https://cdn.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/66fac38acb8bef5bf0466652/e63226b185bfa64bd74cbb0faab52f9c.jpg) City of Mesa Electric Smart Peaks Program Details The City of Mesa Electric Smart Peaks program will give you $50 for signing up for Rush Hour Rewards. Plus, you’ll receive an additional $50 after staying enrolled in your second summer season. Your program details may differ based on your energy provider. Additional details may be found on your energy provider’s website. ### ![BWL Peak Power Electric logo](https://cdn.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/66fac38acb8bef5bf0466652/66be2db5f9b356916e167f3b09d7e41a.png) BWL Peak Power Electric Smart Peaks Program Details The BWL Peak Power Partner program will give you $50 gift card for signing up for Rush Hour Rewards. Plus, you’ll receive an additional $25 gift card if you stay enrolled for a year.  Your program details may differ based on your energy provider. Additional details may be found on your energy provider’s website. ### Here's how it works: Rush hour events happen when there’s unusually high demand on the grid. During these events, your Nest thermostat will adjust your home’s temperature by up to 4°F, helping you to use less energy on heating or cooling during that time. If you start to feel uncomfortable, you can stop participating at any time by changing the temperature. [Learn more about Rush Hour Rewards.](/en_us/learn-about-rush-hour-rewards-ry5GZAjdxx) ### Legal [Read the terms and conditions.](/en_us/local-utility-HyyMWnu9lg) [Terms & Conditions](#first-foot-note-5-0)Nest Renew is powered by Renew Home in partnership with Google Nest. Refer to [Google Terms of Service](https://policies.google.com/terms), [Nest Additional Terms of Service](https://support.google.com/product-documentation/answer/9327735?hl=en) and [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy). [Terms & Conditions](#first-foot-note-6-0)Rush Hour Rewards is powered by Renew Home in partnership with Google Nest. Refer to [Rush Hour Rewards Terms of Service](https://support.renewhome.com/en_us/categories/rush-hour-rewards-terms-and-conditions-Bkf48Bqpxl) and [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy). [Terms & Conditions](#first-foot-note-7-0)Additional features and offerings, such as Energy Provider linking, are provided by Renew Home. Refer to [Renew Home Terms of Service](https://legal.renewhome.com/terms-of-service) and [Renew Home Privacy Policy](https://legal.renewhome.com/privacy-policy).