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Peak Perks
Smart thermostat demand response incentives for Ontario electricity customers
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 75
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Peak Perks rewards Ontario electricity customers with eligible Wi-Fi smart thermostats up to $75 for enrolling (plus $20 each year they remain enrolled) to reduce electricity use and support grid reliability during peak demand. Eligible activities include enrolling an approved smart thermostat and allowing brief, time‑limited automatic temperature adjustments (up to 2°C for up to three hours) on hot summer days, with the option to opt out at any time.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 50 employees maximum
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Enroll an eligible Wi‑Fi smart thermostat at a home or small business to participate in Peak Perks demand response events (brief temperature adjustments during peak electricity demand).
- Reduce electricity use during peak-demand periods by allowing time-limited smart thermostat adjustments to support Ontario’s grid reliability.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small businesses in Ontario with 50 or fewer employees on site
Who is not eligible
- Businesses with more than 50 employees on site at any point in time (i.e., operating at or above full operating capacity).
- Organizations already participating in another Ontario demand response program where the thermostat is automatically adjusted to support electricity grid reliability.
- Businesses located in Cornwall, Ontario (connected to the Hydro Quebec electricity grid).
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario (residential electricity customers and small businesses in Ontario).
- Excludes Cornwall, Ontario (customers connected to the Hydro Quebec electricity grid are not eligible).
Additional information
- Participants receive a $75 virtual prepaid Mastercard® when they enroll, and a $20 virtual prepaid Mastercard® each year they remain enrolled.
- Participants are notified before every thermostat adjustment and can opt out at any time by changing the temperature manually or in their provider’s mobile app.
- Enercare or Reliance customers may be eligible for extra enrollment incentives through matching offer programs.
- Additional smart thermostat makes and models may be added in 2025; applicants are encouraged to check back for updates.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Peak Perks Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Peak Perks. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Peak Perks?
Peak Perks rewards Ontario electricity customers with eligible Wi-Fi smart thermostats up to $75 for enrolling (plus $20 each year they remain enrolled) to reduce electricity use and support grid reliability during peak demand. Eligible activities include enrolling an approved smart thermostat and allowing brief, time‑limited automatic temperature adjustments (up to 2°C for up to three hours) on hot summer days, with the option to opt out at any time.
How much funding can be received?
Peak Perks Funds up to $75 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Peak Perks program?
To be eligible for the Peak Perks program, you must:
Ontario business with 50 or fewer employees on site.
Eligible Wi‑Fi smart thermostat installed (controls central A/C or heat pump A/C).
Not enrolled in another Ontario thermostat auto-adjust demand response program.
What expenses are eligible under Peak Perks?
Enroll an eligible Wi‑Fi smart thermostat at a home or small business to participate in Peak Perks demand response events (brief temperature adjustments during peak electricity demand).
Reduce electricity use during peak-demand periods by allowing time-limited smart thermostat adjustments to support Ontario’s grid reliability.
Who can I contact for more information about the Peak Perks?
You can contact Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO).
Where is the Peak Perks available?
The Peak Perks program is available the province of Ontario.
Who are the financial supporters of the Peak Perks?
Peak Perks is funded by Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)