Enroll in the program to receive alerts by text or email up to 24 hours before a Smart Charging event begins. Typical events will occur between 3 and 9 p.m. on weekdays from June to September.
During the Smart Charging event, your EV charging automatically pauses and resumes afterward. Typical events will be 2-3 hours, but will never last more than 6 hours. You can always opt out before or during the event if you need to keep charging.
Receive $20 for each month you participate in at least half of the month's events, up to $80/year. You must own or lease an eligible EV model or supported charging station to enroll.
No, customers enrolled in the DLC EV Time-of-Use Distribution Rate, Time-of-Use Supply Rate, or Peak Savers Rewards Program are not eligible to enroll. Additionally, customers must demonstrate a timely payment history to enroll.
The following tables show the eligible vehicles and home charging stations for the Smart Charging Rewards Program:
Many Honda and Acura electric vehicles come equipped with a qualifying, white-labeled Emporia charger.
Stay tuned for updates on other supported vehicle and charger makes in the future, or add your name to the program waitlist here.
Whether you’re enrolling with a vehicle or smart home charging station connection, you must use a Level 2 (240v) charging station to charge your vehicle.
To enroll, create a WeaveGrid account here to connect your eligible vehicle or home charging station.It will take about a week for Duquesne Light Company to review your eligibility. You will receive an email from Duquesne Light Company once the review is complete.
After you enroll, WeaveGrid will send a signal to your vehicle or charger to automatically pause your EV charging during Smart Charging events throughout the summer. At any time before or during the events, you can override the signal to charge your vehicle.
If you need to leave the Smart Charging Rewards Program, you may un-enroll any time by emailing duquesne-support@weavegrid.com for assistance.
Drivers enrolled in Duquesne Light’s Smart Charging Rewards Program are eligible to receive $20 per month from June to September for participating in at least half of the Smart Charging events each month. The incentive will be sent as a gift card via email the following month.You are considered as participating in a Smart Charging event if you don’t opt-out of the event before or during the event.
Duquesne Light Company’s Smart Charging Rewards Program offers EV customers a simplified charging experience and the opportunity to earn incentives, while helping DLC gain a better understanding of how electric vehicle charging impacts the grid.
As an EV driver, you get the unique opportunity to earn rewards for not charging during Smart Charging Events in the summer, while also getting access to insights that can help you understand your charging behavior year-round.
The Smart Charging Rewards Program is risk-free, and you can opt out at any time throughout your program experience.
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If you have any questions or feedback about the Smart Charging Rewards Program, reach out to our support team for assistance today.