Central Hudson Gas & Electric customers, New York · Performance incentive
Central Hudson Peak Perks
Run by Central Hudson Gas & Electric
Central Hudson customers in energy-constrained areas earn rewards for cutting use during summer peaks: a free Sensi thermostat plus $100 and $75 a year, $100 plus $50 a year for their own thermostat, $50 per kW saved, or payments for generators and pool pumps.
Amounts
How much you get
Pick one option. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Free Sensi thermostat: installation reward (new participants) | $100 |
| Free Sensi thermostat: annual reward | $75 |
| Bring your own thermostat: enrollment reward | $100 |
| Bring your own thermostat: annual reward | $50 |
| Custom Savings: sign-on reward | $50 |
| Custom Savings: per kilowatt saved each year | $50 |
| Generator: installation reward per generator | $100 |
| Generator: annual reward plus annual fuel reward | $300 |
| Pool pump: enrollment reward | $85 |
| Pool pump: annual reward | N/A |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 3 of these, plus one that applies only in some cases.
Central Hudson residential customer who receives the electric bill directly from Central Hudson; tenants need certified landlord approval.
Wi-Fi with broadband internet is required for every option; thermostat options need central air conditioning or a thermostat-controlled heat pump.
What to doSet up home Wi-Fi; for the bring-your-own option, install a Honeywell Home or Nest smart thermostat.
You can be in only one Peak Perks option at a time; leaving and re-enrolling forfeits the enrollment incentive.
- Only in some cases
Only homes in specific energy-constrained areas qualify; call (844) 258-7761 to check your address.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
Follow these steps.
- Check that your address is in a Peak Perks area.
Call (844) 258-7761.
- Choose one option and enroll.
Online, or by phone to schedule a free Sensi installation.
- Take part in summer conservation events.
June 1 through September 30, weekday afternoons.
- Receive your enrollment and annual rewards.
Forms and instructionsPeak Perks Free Sensi Touch Program · Peak Perks Bring Your Own Device · Peak Perks Custom Savings Program · Peak Perks Generator Program · Peak Perks Pool Pump Program · Peak Perks residential FAQ
Questions about applying(844) 258-7761
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?
Before anything else
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
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FAQ
Questions
How much does Central Hudson Peak Perks pay?
$50 to $300, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Central Hudson Gas & Electric customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Central Hudson Gas & Electric customers, New York. See Do I qualify for the details.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 26, 2026.
Can I opt out of an event?
Yes, twice per season for thermostat and switch participants, by calling 844-258-7761; after two opt-outs you forfeit the annual reward, and NYISO emergency events can't be skipped.
How many events are there?
Usually 5 to 10 a summer for thermostat, switch and bring-your-own participants, June 1 through September 30 between noon and 8 p.m., lasting up to four hours.
Can I join more than one Peak Perks option?
No. You choose one, but you can switch if you qualify for another.
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References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- Peak Perks Free Sensi Touch Program
- Peak Perks Bring Your Own Device
- Peak Perks Custom Savings Program
- Peak Perks Generator Program
- Peak Perks Pool Pump Program
- Peak Perks residential FAQ
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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