What is the purpose of a smart thermostat utility program?

Calling on Smart Thermostats will reduce demand during peak times and increase our service reliability. By lowering energy use throughout our system during times of peak demand, we can lower our power costs. Because electric cooperatives are not-for-profit, those savings are passed on to you, meaning the little changes are adding up to big savings. You will always have control of your thermostat and can change the settings at any time.