Voluntary And Mandatory Energy Events - Energate Z100 Pioneer 2 Operating And Installation Manual

For each energy event, your utility will specify when the event will start and end, as well as either a
desired temperature, a target temperature offset or duty cycle. 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.
Page 33