Sign up and sync
When you sign up, you enroll in the summer and winter seasons. Once you sign up, our technology will learn your hot water usage patterns so you have plenty of hot water during Smart Hours events.
Smart Hours events
A few times each season, when the weather gets extremely hot or cold and we expect the demand for energy will spike, we’ll schedule a Smart Hours event. On these days, we’ll adjust your smart water heater controller to reduce your energy use a little during the Smart Hours event, flattening the energy spike and keeping energy prices down.
Stay in control
We’ll let you know in advance when we plan Smart Hours events, and we’ll never adjust your settings on nonevent days.
During Smart Hours events, if your water heater’s hot water reserve dips below the minimum threshold, we’ll send a signal to heat more water.
You’re always in control. If you need to, you can always adjust your water heater settings manually or through the manufacturer’s app, but know that by doing so, you opt out of that event. You may not earn seasonal rewards if you opt out of too many events.
Stay informed
The program generally won’t have any effect on your day-to-day life. We only work with your water heater during Smart Hours events, and we’ll notify you beforehand so you know when they’re coming.
There will be a maximum of 15 Smart Hours events each season (summer runs June 1 to Sept. 30, and winter is Dec. 1 to March 31). We'll rarely reduce your energy use for more than four hours, and never on weekends or holidays.
Make a difference
By simply being a little flexible with your water heater schedule, you help us keep energy costs affordable, reduce your carbon footprint and make our energy system more efficient.
Join now to make a difference for your community and the planet – without noticing one at home.
Who is eligible?
- To be eligible, you must be an Alliant Energy electric customer.
- You must have an eligible water heater with an Aquanta water heater controller installed. See what types of devices we support.
- You need a Wi-Fi network that is always on.
Personalized comfort
Your smart water heater will learn your home’s hot water usage patterns so we can help you make an impact on the environment without affecting your comfort.
Reduce waste and spending
By participating in Smart Hours events, you help prevent strain on the energy system that makes energy inefficient and more expensive.
Set-it-and-forget-it technology
On occasional days when energy demand is extra high, Smart Hours will automatically adjust your water heater, finding the best times to heat water for your home. You don’t need to do a thing.
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