Google Nest Learning Thermostat 4th Gen Installation And Configuration Manual page 11

Energy Shift - Time of Use
Energy Shift is a combination of features that can allow the thermostat to integrate with energy savings initiatives
from their local utility provider. There are three main features combined under Energy Shift – Time Of Use,
Cleaner Energy, and Rush Hour Rewards.
"Time of Use" allows a user to prioritize using cheaper energy if their utility provider offers Time of Use rates or
billing. The user can add a rate code from their utility directly in the Google Home app, which will inform the
thermostat of when the price of energy is more expensive for the user. When enabled, the thermostat can adjust
when the system runs to avoid using energy when it is more expensive where possible. The user will be notified of
any adjustments to their schedule or setpoints, and they can also see a summary of adjustments in the Time of
Use page of the Google Home App.
If a user does not have a Time of Use rate available from their utility, they can still set a manual "Peak Period" for
their thermostat to reference. This could be useful for customers with solar or battery systems, or for a utility that
hasn't integrated with Google services yet, but still has a Time of Use rate available to customers.
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