Under Concord Municipal Light Plant’s (CMLP’s) Time-of-Day (TOD) rate, the cost of electricity changes based on when you use it. You can save money by shifting high-energy activities to off-peak hours (weekdays before 3 PM and after 7 PM, and all day on weekends). For full details on the new rate structure, please visit: concordma.gov/4060/Time-of-Day-Electric-Rates.

Connected Homes uses smart technology to automatically lower your energy use during high-cost TOD hours. By managing your devices when electricity is most expensive, the program helps CMLP keep community rates low while providing you with a hands-free tool to help reduce your energy bill.

How Does My Device Participate in TOD with Connected Homes?

• Wi-Fi Thermostats and Mini-Split Controllers: If a monthlypeak energy event is forecasted to fall within the weekday 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Time-of-Day (TOD) window, Connected Homes automatically adjust your smart thermostat by three degrees to help curtail energy during that time. Adjusting your HVAC usage during this window helps you maximize your savings directly on your energy bill by taking advantage of the lower TOD rate. Note: Events during this window do not earn a separate bill credit. You will be eligible for a $5 incentive per device enrolled in any month that a supplemental peak is called outside of the hours of 3-7pm, and the device participates in the peak event(s).
• EV and EV Chargers: Through the Wi-Fi connection enabled in the charger, CMLP will power off the EV charger between the hours of 3 PM and 7 PM on weekdays. An EV minimum state of charge of 20% will be maintained at all times, and will charge up to this amount if plugged in even during a TOD rate time. Outside of this time period, the charger will automatically unlock to allow you full Level 2 fast-charging functionality. Adjusting your usage during this window helps you maximize your savings directly on your energy bill by taking advantage of the lower TOD rate. Note: Events during this window do not earn a separate bill credit. You will be eligible for a $10 incentive per device enrolled in any month that a supplemental peak is called outside of the hours of 3-7pm, and the device participates in the peak event(s). 
• Hot Water Heaters: CMLP will lower your hot water heaters temperature setpoint by three degrees between the hours of 3 PM and 7 PM on weekdays. Adjusting your usage during this window helps you maximize your savings directly on your energy bill by taking advantage of the lower TOD rate. Note: Events during this window do not earn a separate bill credit. You will be eligible for a $5 incentive per device enrolled in any month that a supplemental peak is called outside of the hours of 3-7pm, and the device participates in the peak event(s). 
• Residential Batteries: If a monthlypeak energy event is forecasted to fall within the weekday 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Time-of-Day (TOD) window, Connected Homes automatically adjust your battery to discharge to cover your home’s energy usage, stopping once the battery reaches 20% remaining capacity. Covering your home’s energy usage during this window helps you maximize your savings directly on your energy bill by taking advantage of the lower TOD rate. Note: Events during this window do not earn a separate bill credit. You will be eligible for a $30 incentive per device enrolled in any month that a supplemental peak is called outside of the hours of 3-7pm, and the device participates in the peak event(s).

Refer to the table below to learn which devices and brands are eligible for participation in Connected Homes.

*Toyota Rav4 must be XSE Trim Model.

Rest assured, MMWEC does not/will not share any data regarding applicant information and device performance with any third party, aside from your local utility and where applicable, the Department of Energy Resources on an aggregate, reporting basis.

If you wish to unenroll from Connected Homes, please contact connectedhomes@mmwec.org. Please note that while Connected Homes is a tool to help you save, overall bill savings depend on total household energy habits. Adjusting your device in any way (such unplugging and plugging EV back in) during TOD rate times will result in your device no longer being automated to reduce energy usage. CMLP and Connected Homes are not responsible for manufacturer-related device troubleshooting, disconnections, or fluctuations in your total electric bill. 

Connected Homes only has access to the energy usage and consumption data needed to assist in programming, reporting, monitoring, and controlling the device system to achieve participation in a peak event.

Manufacturers have their own privacy terms with device owners, unrelated to the Connected Homes program.  By signing up for Connected Homes, the device owner may be changing their level of privacy with the manufacturer.

For Tesla vehicles only: Please note that while the Tesla app does not explicitly state this, check boxes 1, 2 and 4 are the only required selections for enrollment on the sign-up page. Connected Homes does not have access to your historical location data.