Here's Why Waiting to Join Peak Saver is Costing You

Article updated on October 19, 2026

Winter is just around the corner, and with it comes another opportunity to save on your electricity bill with BC Hydro's Peak Saver program.

Whether you've recently received free smart thermostats through BC Hydro's Free Thermostat Offer or already own eligible Sinopé devices, joining Peak Saver before the heating season begins can help you make the most of the available rewards.

Here's why enrolling now is a smart move for the winter ahead.

Why You Should Enroll in BC Hydro Peak Saver Before Winter

The math is simple, but the timing is crucial.

When you enroll eligible devices in Peak Saver, BC Hydro offers a one-time $100 enrollment bonus per eligible device category, such as smart thermostats and load controllers. This means you could receive up to $200 in enrollment bonuses, depending on your devices and eligibility. You can also qualify for a $50 seasonal reward per eligible device category.

Important note: If you received your smart thermostats through BC Hydro's Free Thermostat Offer, you are not eligible for the $100 thermostat enrollment bonus. However, you can still participate in Peak Saver and qualify for the $50 seasonal reward by meeting the program's requirements.

The sooner you enroll, the sooner you can start saving! Joining Peak Saver before winter ensures you're ready to participate in the season's first peak events and make the most of your potential rewards.

How It Works: Seamless Technology in the Background

Peak Saver is a demand response program in which participants can earn money back on their BC Hydro bill by using less electricity during brief periods of high demand, called peak events.

Automated participation via smart devices allows BC Hydro to remotely adjust them for brief periods to manage demand on its electrical system.

But the best part? The technology does all the heavy lifting, and you get rewarded for participating!

Most customers say that they don’t even notice when events are happening.

If you have Sinopé Smart thermostats for Electric Baseboards or one of the Sinopé controllers, such as the newly redesigned Calypso V2 water heater controller, the system intuitively optimizes your energy use in the background. For instance, the Calypso simply pauses your water heater during an event; since you continue using the hot water already stored in the tank, you won't even notice a difference.

Total Control, Guaranteed Comfort

Helping the environment and the community should never come at the expense of your family's comfort.

Once your devices are enrolled in Peak Saver, you don't need to do anything else. However, you are never locked in, and you maintain full override control of your enrolled devices. If you decide you do not want to participate in a specific peak event, you can effortlessly opt out at any time via the Sinopé app or directly on your device. 

You always have the final say, and we handle the work.

⏳ Two Minutes to Optimize Your Smart Home

With the heating season starting, there has never been a better time to make your home a key player in British Columbia's energy efficiency.

Don't let this season's reward slip away. Open your Sinopé app today, enroll your devices in a few minutes, and make the most of your potential rewards.!

Want to learn more? If you are still curious about how Sinopé and Peak Saver elevate your smart home experience beyond the seasonal rewards, explore these 5 reasons to enroll in Peak Saver with Sinopé to see the full impact of your participation.