Skip to main content

Adjustment Events

An adjustment event is when BGE makes brief, limited adjustments of up to 4 degrees on enrolled thermostats when electricity demand is unusually high. Typically, adjustment events occur on weekdays when extreme temperatures peak. To help keep you and your family comfortable, events usually won’t occur on weekends or holidays.

How to tell if an adjustment event is happening

Depending on your thermostat provider, you may receive a text, email or mobile app notification in the hours leading up to an adjustment event. Some thermostats may display a symbol notifying you that an adjustment event is taking place.

Pre-conditioning

For events called during peak demand periods, BGE may adjust your thermostat by as much as 3 degrees before an adjustment event begins. This pre-conditioning period helps maintain a comfortable temperature and may reduce energy use during the event.

Opting out

While we recommend participating in every adjustment event, we understand that life isn’t always predictable. At no point during an adjustment event will you lose control of your thermostat. Need to change the temperature for any reason? Easily opt out of any adjustment event by changing the temperature from your mobile device, web browser or thermostat. Opting out of an event will not remove you from Connected Rewards℠ and you’ll still receive your participation incentive if you participate in a majority of adjustment events.

About

Get an overview of the Connected Rewards program and how you can earn rewards and help the community and your environment.

Connected Rewards benefits

Connected Rewards helps keep energy costs down, rewards you with a prepaid card and much more.

Sign up

Not enrolled yet? See how to qualify and sign up today.
empower maryland

EmPOWER Maryland programs are funded by a charge on your energy bill. EmPOWER programs can help you reduce your energy consumption and save you money. Learn more about EmPOWER Maryland.