Ontario says it will pay some residents to lower their air conditioning during peak summer periods as part of an energy conservation program.
People who sign up for the Peak Perks program will receive a 75-dollar prepaid credit card in exchange for giving their smart thermostat manufacturer secure access to the device.
There would be up to 10 times between June and September during which their thermostat would be adjusted by two to four degrees.
The government says the adjustment would typically last no more than three hours, wouldn’t be on weekends or holidays, and participants can opt out of any temperature change.
