How can I increase my rewards?

The more watts (energy) you save, the higher your rewards.

For New York residents to achieve the maximum amount of rewards, this often means shutting everything down and leaving the home for a few hours during the energy-saving event (time period when we pay you for saving electricity because demand for electricity is peaking). Households that use more electricity regularly can earn more during an energy-saving event. For example, a single family home with central air conditioning will earn more rewards than an apartment with one window unit - simply because they have a chance to save more energy. Energy savings outside of peak-demand events do not count towards your rewards, but it is still good for the environment and your wallet!