As part of MGE's Energy 2030 framework, we are advancing new technologies to help customers save energy, control costs and reduce our collective impact. By working with our customers, we can reach our goals of achieving carbon reductions of at least 80% by 2030 and net-zero carbon electricity by 2050.
Eligible MGE electric customers with compatible smart thermostats will receive a $25 reward upon acceptance into the program and up to $25 annually for participating.
To determine if you have an eligible smart thermostat, visit our frequently asked questions page. Once your enrollment request is received, we will review your account information and, if space is available, enroll you in MGE Connect. We may contact you if there is more information needed to complete our review.
If you have any questions, please email us at MGEConnect@mge.com or reach out to MGE's Home Energy Line at 608-252-7117 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
To learn more about the program, visit the FAQ.
To enroll, you must be an MGE residential electric customer or a business customer on a Cg-5 rate with an eligible, internet-connected thermostat used to control your air-conditioning.
If the information on your thermostat enrollment does not match the information on the MGE account, we may contact you to confirm your eligibility and enrollment. For those customers who have multiple devices, you are only eligible for a single enrollment and participation incentive unless you have multiple air conditioners being controlled. If you believe you qualify for multiple incentives, please reach out to us directly at MGEConnect@mge.com after enrolling, and we will work with you to determine your incentive level.
Participation is subject to limits set forth in the Bring Your Own Device Service Rider in MGE's Electric Rates and Rules. Once the program is at capacity, we will add incoming applications to our waiting list. These waiting list applications will be reviewed as space becomes available to join the program.
Electric use peaks during stretches of hot, humid days when air conditioners are running in a majority of homes and businesses. These periods of high electric use put pressure on utilities to generate and distribute enough electricity to everyone who needs it. Programs like MGE Connect, Charge Ahead and Charge@Home help us better understand the potential for managing our collective energy use and reducing electric peaks using smart technologies.