GridRewards: Energy Efficiency

GridRewards: Energy Efficiency

Cash back to save electricity!

867 ratings
59 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 28, 2020
  • November 12, 2024
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Earn cash back and reduce your electricity bill by learning when and how to cut energy usage. This free app helps you create new energy-saving habits and understand your consumption. Participate in events to save electricity and get paid, while also reducing your carbon footprint.

Earn cash payments for reducing energy usage
Reduce electricity bills
Participate in energy-saving events
Refer friends for extra rewards
Reduce carbon footprint
Personalized energy insights
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What's New in GridRewards

2.0.21

November 12, 2024

Meet the all-new GridRewards! It’s now even easier to know when to save electricity to earn cash and reduce your carbon footprint. We’ve redesigned the entire app to allow you to focus on what matters most. From joining events alongside your neighbors, to exploring your energy use and your bill, everything is simpler and more refined. (Oh, and we added dark mode too.) Version 2.0.21 adds bug fixes and performance improvements.

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Accuracy

I’ve been using this app in accordance with keeping my electric bill low and thought this would help. This says I would pay around $73 for the month but when I got my bill it was much higher. Yea if it can’t give accurate readings then why bother? Also events are only summer…my electric bill is always cheap in the summer so let’s include the winter people!
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Nearly a scam

Customer service doesn’t respond to inquiries for weeks; event performance data is delayed by weeks and makes it impossible to have any feedback by which to modify energy usage; graphs are buggy and inaccurate; badges are inaccurate; no transparency around earnings information.

It’s always 0% of the goal

I don’t even at home and nothing is running. Every event I checked had 0% of the goal archived.

Doesn’t work

App says it incentivizes and rewards you for saving energy; even not being home for several of the events it tells me I saved 0%. Waste of phone space and battery even writing this review

No rewards

Consistent emails and no rewards if I don’t promote.

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Events section not working after latest update

Bug

Unable to enter zip code on initial screen

Bug

Inability to link or disconnect utility account

Bug

Requested Features

3 requests

Include winter energy usage data

Feature

Improve account management and deletion options

Feature

Provide more detailed energy usage analytics

Feature

FAQ

What does GridRewards do?

GridRewards is a free app that helps you reduce your electricity usage and earn cash back. It informs you about specific times to cut down on power consumption, typically during peak demand periods. By participating in these events, you can lower your electricity bill and contribute to a more reliable energy grid.

How can I earn money with GridRewards?

You earn money by reducing your electricity usage during designated 'GridRewards events.' The app will notify you when these events are happening, usually a few times a year during hot afternoons. The more electricity you save during these times, the more cash back you can earn at the end of the year.

Is GridRewards free to use?

Yes, GridRewards is a free app. The description explicitly states it is an 'award-winning, free app.' There are no upfront costs to download or use the core features of the application.

Where does the money for rewards come from?

The money for the rewards comes from your utility company. Utility companies pay to reduce electricity demand during peak times to help maintain the reliability of the energy system in your community. This incentivizes users to conserve energy when it's most needed.

What are GridRewards events?

GridRewards events are specific times, typically during hot summer afternoons, when it's most important to reduce electricity usage. The app will notify you about these events, which usually occur about 5-10 times per year. Participating in these events is the primary way to earn cash back.