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APS Cool RewardsVirtual Power Plant Profile

Arizona smart thermostat demand response

HQ: Phoenix, AZ 1 documented stateWebsite
Source-reported capacity
160 MW
Event performance
Reported assets
90K
Devices & sites
Documented states
1
Sourced subset; eligibility varies
Markets
Not confirmed
Participation needs evidence

Overview

About this program

APS Cool Rewards coordinates eligible smart thermostats in Arizona Public Service territory to reduce cooling demand. APS’s VPP page reports more than 90,000 enrolled thermostats and a 160 MW demand reduction. Eligibility is limited to the utility’s program and approved equipment, not every Arizona household.

Technologies

Technology breakdown

Smart Thermostats

Connected thermostats curtailing HVAC load during peak events.

Demand Response

Curtailable C&I and residential load enrolled into ISO and utility programs.

Service area

Documented locations in 1 state

Tags identify only the specific U.S. states documented by the linked programs or project references. They are a sourced subset, not statewide eligibility or a complete service map.

Programs & Partnerships

Programs and key partners

Programs & offerings

Cool Rewards

Eligible smart thermostats temporarily adjust cooling for utility demand response events.

Track record

Performance highlights

  1. 1

    APS reports 90,000+ enrolled thermostats and a 160 MW demand reduction.

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