LADWP customers, California · Performance incentive
Power Savers smart thermostat demand response (LADWP)
Run by Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)
LADWP customers with central air and an eligible smart thermostat get a $55 prepaid card for enrolling, plus $40 or $90 a season depending on how many events they take part in, by letting LADWP raise the thermostat up to 4 degrees on peak summer afternoons.
Amounts
How much you get
A $55 prepaid card once accepted, then a participation incentive each season based on the share of events you take part in. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Enrollment card (once) | $55 |
| Season participation 25%-75% | $40 |
| Season participation over 75% | $90 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 2 of these.
An eligible connected or smart thermostat (ecobee, Google Nest, Honeywell, Sensi, Alarm.com and others on LADWP's list) controlling a central air conditioner. One thermostat per household.
What to doInstall a thermostat from LADWP's approved list (LADWP's Efficient Product Marketplace has a rebate for one).
LADWP residential or small commercial customer.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
You apply online. Enrollment is open year-round; the 2026 event season runs June 1 to October 31, 2026.
- Check your thermostat.
Make sure it's on the provider-approved list and controls central air conditioning.
- Enroll online.
Confirmation can take up to 10 weeks.
- Take part in summer events.
From June 1 to October 31, LADWP may raise your thermostat up to 4 degrees for up to 4 hours between 1 and 10 pm, up to 30 times; you can opt out of any event.
Stacking
Use it with
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
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FAQ
Questions
How much does Power Savers smart thermostat demand response (LADWP) pay?
$40 to $90, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a LADWP customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in LADWP customers, California. See Do I qualify for the details.
What’s the deadline?
No fixed deadline. Apply any time while it’s open.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
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References
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