7/7/2023 0 Comments Shifted energy![]() Shifted Energy came by and installed the smart water heater for me, which took about 15 minutes. This means that renewable energy will be used to heat water and store it for when it’s needed rather than having the water heater draw power during peak hours from fossil-fuel generators. The devices are programmed to turn on during the day while solar power is abundant and turn off at night during peak energy periods. ![]() These partnerships offer Hawaiian Electric customers on Oahu and Maui a demand response opportunity that helps support the grid and reduce energy bills. Hawaiian Electric partnered with OATI as a resource aggregator, who in turn partnered with Shifted Energy for the smart water heater portion of their aggregation portfolio. Having a smart water heater using a ‘Grid Interactive Water Heater Controller’ is a step toward reducing stress on the electric grid during those peak times. Lights are turned on, dinner is being prepared and all kinds of technology is used to enjoy the rest of the night. My first two questions were, "What is that?" and "How will it affect me?"Ī large portion of Hawaii’s renewable energy is generated from solar power during the day, but peak energy demand is in the evening when the sun isn’t shining. In October I received a notice from my condo’s management offering smart water heater installations.
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