# GridRewards: Energy Efficiency — Cash back to save electricity!

> Earn cash back by reducing electricity usage during peak times. (iPhone/iPad app by Energy Technology Savings LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridrewards-energy-efficiency/id1523704980 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Energy Technology Savings LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/821039280)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 867 App Store ratings · 59 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 70 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-08-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridrewards-energy-efficiency/id1523704980/reviews.md

## What is GridRewards?

GridRewards is an award-winning, free app that tells you when and how to reduce your energy usage. Earn cash payments and reduce your electricity bill all year round. An average household can earn more than $100/year — oh, and 98% of GridRewards participants got paid last year.

GridRewards is a powerful tool to create new routines and change our behavior around energy use. We encourage people to be more mindful of our power consumption, how energy is produced, and how our daily actions add up. Together with our neighbors, our small change adds up to real change, real carbon impact, and real money. And we shift the power from energy companies to our communities.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Unplug during events. 
GridRewards events are the most important times to save electricity. We’ll tell you when they’re happening — usually during hot summer afternoons, about 5-10 times per year.

2. Get paid. Get your friends paid.
We'll send you a check at the end of the year for the electricity you save during events. Get $10 extra for each friend you refer. Work together with your neighborhood to earn extra rewards and multiply your impact!

3. Reduce your carbon footprint.
Keep an eye on your electricity use and carbon footprint. Get personalized energy insights and learn about the best times to use energy.

WHERE DOES THE MONEY COME FROM?

Your utility company pays to reduce electricity at peak times to help maintain system reliability in your community.

## Key features

- 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

## What do users think of GridRewards?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 💡 Helpful advice for energy conservation
- 👍 Provides useful data on energy sources

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inaccurate event performance data and reports
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app functionality
- 🔒 Poor customer support and lack of transparency
- 💰 Inconsistent and unfair rewards payouts

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Events section not working after latest update
- Unable to enter zip code on initial screen
- Inability to link or disconnect utility account

**Most requested features**

- Include winter energy usage data
- Improve account management and deletion options
- Provide more detailed energy usage analytics

## Recent user reviews (10 of 59)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridrewards-energy-efficiency/id1523704980/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Accuracy

*2026-01-28, version 2.0.21*

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!

### 1/5 — Nearly a scam

*2025-09-26, version 2.0.21*

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.

### 1/5 — It’s always 0% of the goal

*2025-08-20, version 2.0.21*

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

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2025-07-31, version 2.0.21*

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

### 1/5 — No rewards

*2025-07-30, version 2.0.21*

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

### 1/5 — Ha ha  rewards

*2025-07-24, version 2.0.21*

Still trying to contact tech or help-Tried 21 times- phone,chat,email to tech.cannot complete final step to share as page says I have already shared yet recd email saying I need to complete- NIGHTMARE. I SENT MY LANDLINE#  where is a person?

### 1/5 — It didn’t work

*2025-06-29, version 2.0.21*

Is this app/website still working? It said I already signed up the account, but I couldn’t login. I tried to reset password, but no link was sent to me. I tried to email them to get support, nobody replied to my email.

### 2/5 — Unfair payment

*2025-03-20, version 2.0.21*

I started grid rewards about two years ago the first year I participated in two and was paid $58 and some change this year I participated in five with 100% and got $18 so I don’t know if this was a mistake but no one has answered me about how I participated in five and with 100% completion and got $18 so I’m gonna say I gave them a two and I got no response so far with my complaint.

### 5/5 — Every little bit helps

*2024-07-18, version 2.0.17*

Glad I can do my part to help conserve energy during peak hours. If everyone could try to do a little something, maybe we could avoid blackouts.

### 2/5 — Unsure

*2024-07-10*

I dunno how I feel about this app. I’ve had it for a few months and haven’t saved any money on my bill. Nor do I think it accurately reports my useage, specifically it never seems to match my monthly electric bill or does a decent comparison to the previous month. I must be missing something :(

## Frequently asked questions about GridRewards

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.21 — 2024-11-12

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.

### 2.0.20 — 2024-08-22

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 2.0.20 adds bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.0.18 — 2024-07-29

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 2.0.18 adds bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.0.17 — 2024-07-08

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 2.0.17 adds bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.0.16 — 2024-07-02

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 2.0.16 adds bug fixes and performance improvements.

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