Andy Baryer’s Top 5 Reasons to Enroll in Peak Saver with Sinopé

If you haven't heard about BC Hydro's Peak Saver program, here's what you need to know. It's a demand response program where you can earn money back on your electricity bill simply by using less energy during brief periods of high demand. These periods, called peak events, typically happen when everyone is using electricity at once. Usually, it’s early morning when people wake up, and during the evening when everyone returns home. During these short events, BC Hydro needs help managing high demand on the electrical grid, and they're willing to pay you to participate.

Here's where Sinopé comes in. When you enroll eligible Sinopé smart devices in Peak Saver, they automatically make small adjustments during these brief events to help balance the grid. By helping, you get rewarded for it while still maintaining full control. Most customers don't even notice when events are happening.

If you're considering joining Peak Saver, here are five compelling reasons why Sinopé devices are the smartest choice for participation.

1. Get Paid More with Sinopé 

BC Hydro is literally paying you to participate, and Sinopé's is the only company offering multiple categories of devices eligible for Peak Saver. While other manufacturers might offer just smart thermostats, Sinopé offers both smart thermostats and load controllers like the Calypso water heater controller. This means only Sinopé customers can maximize their rewards while staying in a single app by enrolling devices from multiple categories.

For example, when you enroll an eligible Sinopé smart thermostat, you'll receive a $100 one-time enrollment bonus on your next bill. Enroll a Calypso water heater controller, and you get another $100 enrollment bonus. That's $200 total just for signing up! Then, every season you continue to participate, you earn $50 per device category. With both a thermostat and Calypso enrolled, that's $100 in seasonal rewards. No other brand gives you this opportunity to double your earnings.

2. Bundle Deals Make It an Affordable Investment

Sinopé makes it incredibly affordable to build your smart home with their BC Hydro exclusive bundles that are 25% off the retail price. My advice is to take advantage of these bundles and retrofit your entire home. The Easy Savings Bundle including one thermostat and one Calypso costs $159.99. With your $200 enrollment bonus and first $100 seasonal reward, you end up making money on your initial investment! Need more coverage? The Electric Baseboard Thermostats Bundle containing three thermostats is $199.99 or just $49.99 after your Peak Saver rewards. The Maximum Savings and Control Bundle that includes three thermostats and one Calypso water heater controller at $289.99 endsup costing you nothing after the rewards - you even make an extra $10 the very first year!

Electric Baseboard Thermostat - Sinopé

3. The Sinopé Difference: Maximum Comfort, Real Savings, Full Control

Here's where Sinopé truly stands apart from other Peak Saver eligible devices. During brief peak events, your enrolled devices automatically make small adjustments to help manage demand on BC Hydro's electrical grid. But unlike other smart thermostats that simply set back your temperature by up to three degrees, Sinopé gives you complete control over what happens in your home thanks to their Éco Sinopé feature.

With Sinopé thermostats, choose your own temperature setback preferences through Éco Sinopé’s customizable savings profiles in the Sinopé Neviweb app. Want minimal impact on comfort? Select the "Cold-sensitive" profile, which only adjusts your temperature by 1.5 degrees Celsius during events. Since BC Hydro rewards participation rather than performance, you still earn the full seasonal reward even with this gentler setback.

Sinopé also offers an optional preheat period. This feature is unique to Sinopé and isn't required by BC Hydro. Before a peak event begins, your Sinopé thermostat can raise the temperature slightly to accumulate heat in your home. You select your own temperature for the preheat period. Then, during the savings period when the temperature is lowered, you've got that thermal cushion built up, so you barely notice the adjustment.

With Sinopé, you get the most control over what happens during peak events. First, choose your own savings profile and setback temperature. This is a feature unique to Sinopé among Peak Saver devices. Second, maintain full override control at any time through your smartphone, the device itself, or voice assistant. 

The result? Lower bills without sacrificing comfort. 

4. Control 70% of Your Energy Bill

Let's talk about where your electricity dollars go. According to BC Hydro, electric baseboard heating accounts for up to 50% of your home's overall electricity use, and winter bills can be up to 66% higher than the rest of the year. Hot water heating adds another 20% to your energy bill.

With Sinopé's smart thermostats and Calypso water heater controller, you're controlling 70% of your total energy consumption. These two devices take command of the two biggest energy consumers in your home. In all, the combination of smart automation, Peak Saver participation, and Sinopé's energy-saving features all make a measurable impact on your electricity costs month after month, year after year.

Calypso Water Heater Controller - Sinopé

5. Setup Takes Minutes, Benefits Last Years

Once your device is installed and connected to Wi-Fi, simply open the Sinopé Neviweb app, activate Éco Sinopé, and select "BC Hydro Peak Saver". Then choose your comfort preferences. I recommend the cold-sensitive profile with minimal setback. That's it! You're enrolled for the season and beyond, and your device starts working smarter immediately. One simple setup unlocks years of automated savings and seasonal Peak Saver rewards.

Ready to Start Saving?

Over 130,000 BC Hydro customers are already benefiting from the Peak Saver program, earning rewards while building smarter, more efficient homes. With Sinopé, you get advantages no other brand can offer: the ability to enroll multiple device categories for double the rewards, complete control over your comfort preferences during events, and smart automation that manages 70% of your energy consumption.

The upfront bonuses make your first devices essentially free. Participation requires zero ongoing effort—just set it and forget it. And the long-term energy savings compound year after year.

Simply put, choosing Sinopé for Peak Saver is one of the smartest investments you can make in your home. Take advantage of these BC Hydro exclusive bundles, build a smart home your way, and enjoy the smart savings for years to come.

About Andy Baryer

Andy Baryer, also known as Handy Andy on social media, is a Tech & Lifestyle expert based in Vancouver, BC. Passionate about the latest tech innovations, he has reviewed hundreds of smart home devices and gadgets that help people live smarter and save money. Andy shares his expertise weekly on Global News Radio and various TV networks, making technology accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Follow him on Youtube