SCE customers, California · Bill credit
Summer Discount Plan A/C cycling credits (SCE)
Run by Southern California Edison (SCE)
SCE customers with central air conditioning can let SCE install a free cycling device and earn summer bill credits: about $160 a year for a typical 4.5-ton unit on the Maximum Savings option, or $40 to $80 on the comfort and override options.
Amounts
How much you get
Estimated summer bill credits for a typical 4.5-ton air conditioner, by the option you choose; larger units earn more and smaller units less. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Up to 6 hours per event)Maximum Savings (A/C off continuously | $160 |
| Maximum Comfort (A/C off 15 minutes of each half-hour) | $80 |
| Savings Control with Override | $80 |
| Maximum Comfort with Override Control | $40 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 5 of these.
SCE residential customer with an Edison SmartConnect meter.
A central air conditioner in good working order, at enrollment and throughout participation.
Not eligible with a Medical Baseline allocation for air conditioning, on DM, DMS-1, DMS-2, DMS-3 or DS domestic rates, or while enrolled in the Smart Energy Program.
What to doLeave the Smart Energy Program first (Medical Baseline A/C and the domestic multiple rates can't be changed for this).
Owners and renters; a tenant must get the property owner's or manager's approval for the cycling device when it's required.
One-year minimum participation from the date the cycling device is activated. Not recommended for anyone who can't tolerate high temperatures or has asthma, heart disease or respiratory conditions.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
Follow these steps.
- Pick an option.
Choose Maximum Savings, Maximum Comfort, or an override option (override isn't available for roof-mounted units).
- Enroll.
Enroll online, or print the application form and mail it to the address on the form. Have your service account number ready.
- Device installation.
SCE installs a remote-controlled cycling device on or near your air conditioner at no cost.
- Earn credits.
Bill credits post from June 1 to September 30.
Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailSummer Discount Plan Terms and Conditions and Disclaimer - SCE
Stacking
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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 Summer Discount Plan A/C cycling credits (SCE) pay?
$40 to $160, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a SCE customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in SCE customers, California. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do renters qualify?
Owners and renters; a tenant must get the property owner's or manager's approval for the cycling device when it's required.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
Is there a minimum commitment?
Yes. You must stay in the program for one year from the day your cycling device is activated.
Can I skip an event if I'm home?
Only on an override option, up to five times a year. Push-button override isn't available for roof-mounted A/C units.
How long can my A/C be turned off?
Up to 6 hours per event and no more than 180 hours a year.
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