What is rush hour rewards?

[nancy3o]

I can't understand the system of rush hour rewards.

Do Users have to regisutar on a enrgy company(Duke Energy etc..)? Is there anything else I need to do?
Do Users have to pay for this service to Google Nest?
Who does control  a thermostat in a house? Energy company or Googe??
If Google are doing it, why are they doing for free?

[Patrick_Caezza]

Rush Hour Rewards is a program offered by your local utility and can provide you with a discount by letting them have the ability to change your HVAC setting during peak summer hours when demand is at the highest.

[MelbaDT]

Hey there, 

nancy3o, thanks for posting on the Google Nest Community. To know more about Rush Hour Rewards, please check this out: https://bit.ly/3dbLKkg

I also appreciate your answer, Patrick_Caezza. 

Best, 

Melba

[MelbaDT]

Hey nancy3o, 

I'm checking back in should you have more questions about this. Feel free to let us know by replying to this thread. 

Best, 

Melba

[MelbaDT]

Hi, 

I haven't heard from you in a while so I'll be locking this thread if there is no update within the day. If you have any new issues, updates or just a discussion topic, feel free to start a new thread in the community.

Best, 

Melba