Flex事件
Our region’s demand for energy is growing, which can put stress on the electrical grid. Residential electric customers can help by voluntarily reducing energy usage on days when demand for electricity is forecasted to peak, 称为“Flex事件”.“Flex事件是PSE Flex的一部分, a collection of programs designed to ensure reliable energy access for all.
您可能已经通过电子邮件收到了Flex事件通知, text or phone asking you to take simple steps to reduce energy usage on certain days during specific hours.
为什么是PSE Flex?
We’re using a combination of behavioral change and smart technology to maintain steady and efficient energy consumption during critical periods of high demand. 另外, PSE Flex will play a pivotal role in our commitment to providing 100% carbon-free electricity by 2045. 通过参与, you’ll help us use more renewable energy sources like wind and solar in the future, 当我们开始改变我们的使用模式以匹配它们的可用性时.
想要发挥更积极的作用? 您可以通过在Flex活动期间减少能源使用来赚钱. 了解更多关于 Flex聪明, where PSE can automatically adjust the temperature set point of your thermostat with no action needed on your part. 或者,了解 Flex奖励, where you can be rewarded on how much electricity you save during Flex事件.
Flex事件
什么是Flex事件?它为什么会发生?
Our experts can predict periods with heightened demand for electricity based on a range of different criteria, 我们称之为“Flex事件”.例如:, a Flex event might occur on a day with weather hotter or colder than normal, 当我们倾向于使用更多的能源来加热和冷却我们的家. 通过社区的集体行动, we can prevent spikes in energy usage that strain the grid and ensure there is enough energy to go around.
Flex事件什么时候发生,多久发生一次?
Flex事件只会在早上7点发生.m. 到10点.m., typically lasting between 2-4 hours each, and will never take place on holidays (see list below). 冬季活动从11月11日开始. 1日至3月31日,夏季活动可能发生在5月1日至9月. 30.
假期:
- 新年
- 阵亡将士纪念日
- 独立日
- 劳动节
- 感恩节
- 圣诞节
在Flex活动期间,我必须减少能源使用吗?
No, reducing energy usage during Flex事件 is 100% voluntary for customers. 没有参与的要求.
在Flex活动期间,PSE会关闭我的电源吗?
No, PSE will not disconnect customers' power in response to increased demand. 然而, it is possible that a power outage might coincide with a Flex event due to circumstances such as inclement weather. Flex聪明项目的客户, PSE is only authorized to auto-adjust their smart thermostat or other smart device during Flex事件, 但参与始终是自愿的.
Flex通知
我如何知道Flex事件何时发生?
默认情况下, Flex事件的通知将通过电子邮件发送, but customers also have the option to receive phone and text notifications. 如果你注册Flex聪明, you'll receive notifications on your smart thermostat and/or thermostat app before and during a Flex event.
Notification emails for Flex事件 will start right after PSE announces a new event. 对于第二天发生的事情,邮件将在早上8点开始发送.m. 将于前一天下午5点前送达.m. 那天的PT.
对于当天的活动,通知邮件从上午8点开始发送.m. 在活动当天的太平洋时间,并在下午12点前全部送达.m. PT. 当天举行的Flex活动将于下午3点开始.m. 或晚.
I never signed up for Flex event notifications so why am I receiving them?
作为我们支持社区这一努力的承诺的一部分, PSE customers are automatically enrolled to receive Flex event notifications that ask them to reduce energy usage on certain days during specific hours. You can always opt out of receiving notifications by unsubscribing from Flex event emails or following the opt-out steps in our text and phone messages.
If I’m receiving Flex event notifications, does that mean I’m enrolled in Flex奖励 or Flex聪明?
不,没有. Flex event notifications are a part of several PSE programs and do not necessarily indicate you are enrolled in either Flex奖励 or Flex聪明. If you’d like to either enroll or check enrollment status for these programs visit the FlexSaver 门户网站. 如果您想停止接收Flex事件通知, you can choose to opt-out in the notification email/text that you received or by contacting PSE at 1-888-292-0502.
如何停止接收Flex事件通知?
Go to the bottom of your most recent Flex event email notification and click “Manage 首选项” and then unsubscribe. 或者按照我们的短信和电话通知中给出的选择退出步骤.
Flex储蓄
如何在Flex活动期间节省能源?
尽量减少使用电器: Delay using large appliances like your clothes dryer and dishwasher until after the Flex event is over.
升级到智能恒温器: Consider upgrading to a smart thermostat to conveniently control your home temperature during Flex事件. 配有智能恒温器, you can stay comfortable without the hassle of remembering to adjust your thermostat. 想要获得智能恒温器的即时折扣,请访问 clarasport.net/marketplace.
使用智能照明: Upgrade to smart lightbulbs and you’ll be able to turn off your lights using a mobile device. Saving energy is easy when you can remotely turn off lights from anywhere—even when you’re not home! 点击这里获取更多节能小贴士.
想了解更多节约能源的方法,请访问 clarasport.net/flextips.
PSE如何确定我在Flex活动期间节省了多少能源?
We calculate your energy savings for each Flex event using a baseline. This baseline is created by averaging the energy consumption of the four highest-usage days among the five weekdays before the event. 你的目标是在活动期间使用比这个基线更少的能量. We also consider energy usage in the two hours before the event and the hour after the event, and make adjustments based on higher or lower usage during that time (e.g., 3-4 p.m. 7-8 p.m. 5-7分.m. 事件).
我在哪里可以看到我的Flex活动节能?
默认情况下, we’ll send you notifications after events showing how much energy you saved in comparison to your neighbors. If you're enrolled in Flex奖励, you can access your results in the FlexSaver门户.
How does PSE choose which neighbors to compare my Flex event energy savings with?
Our goal is to provide customers with a comparison that is valid and meaningful. We do this by looking at other occupied households in your area with similar characteristics, 比如家的大小和家的类型, 因为它们有相似的能量需求. Most importantly, we only include homes that appear to be occupied at the time of the comparison.
我可以通过参加Flex活动赚钱吗?
是的! If you sign up for Flex聪明 or Flex奖励, you’ll earn money for participating in Flex事件. 看看哪个项目适合你.