Volunteering for the peaksaver ® program means you will be joining 10,000 of your neighbours in helping reduce the demand for electricity in your community. And you'll feel great knowing you're doing something good for the environment. To participate in the peaksaver program you must be a Hydro Ottawa customer and have central air conditioning that is in good working order. The installation technician will verify that your central air conditioning unit meets the program requirements.
 
As a peaksaverparticipant you will receive a free programmable thermostat, professionally installed in your home, at no cost to you (a $350 value). The installer will help you program your new thermostat to match your daily schedule and provide you with a Quick Reference Guide on its operation. 
 
As an added benefit, you will be able to adjust this special thermostat over the internet. You will also receive $25 from Hydro Ottawa for participating.
 
On the hottest weekday afternoons during the summer, when the use of air conditioners is greatest, Hydro Ottawa may remotely signal the thermostat to cycle your central air conditioning 15 minutes on and 15 minutes off to reduce its electricity use for a period of time, typically up to four hours. This will occur infrequently, typically on weekdays, not on weekends or holidays.  Plus you will have the ability to opt out temporarily, upon request, twice a year if you need to. 

Call the Hydro Ottawa peaksaver Customer Call Centre at 1 866 813 2226 or complete the online enrollment form online enrollment form at www.HydroOttawa.com/peaksaver to make an appointment for a service technician to come to your home to install a programmable thermostat, free of charge.

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