An offset is the number of degrees above (in COOL mode) or below (in HEAT mode) the current
target temperature setting programmed into the thermostat.
If the utility selects a desired duty cycle, it will be shown as a percentage of time that your heating
and/or air conditioning system operates, rather than the desired temperature.
The event can also end if your utility cancels it.
Voluntary and Mandatory Energy Events
An Energy Event (DRLC event/DRE) can be voluntary or mandatory.
In the case of a Voluntary Energy Event you may accept the temperature setback suggested by
your utility, or you can either Override the event or Opt-Out of it.
The Overriding of a voluntary Energy Event can be done while starting a Temporary Hold after the
event has started, as will be explained in the next section.
You can also Opt-Out from Voluntary Energy Events permanently by selecting the Energy Options
menu from the Main menu and then selecting Opt-Out. If you change your mind, you can Opt-In by
selecting Opt-In from the Energy Options menu. Note that once you select to Opt-Out you will be
excluded from all future voluntary energy events until you select to Opt-In again.
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