Electricity distributor, Jemena, in partnership with the Victorian Government, has launched a new demand response pilot which encourages households in Melbourne’s north to make small changes to their summer electricity usage that will have a big impact on Victoria’s electricity grid.

To be trialled across Alphington, Craigieburn, Eaglemont, East Ivanhoe, Fairfield and Ivanhoe, participants in the Power Changers pilot will be rewarded for modifying their electricity use during peak periods on their local network.

To encourage participation, households taking part in the trial can earn rewards points which can be redeemed for cash or donations to local organisations, including local schools.

Demand response programs are increasingly being offered to customers to encourage them to trim their demand on the grid at peak times, by making adjustments to how and when they use their power. 

Jemena’s Power Changers trial uses smart meter information, with participants tracking their electricity usage during peak times on a new interactive app.

To participate
Jemena is seeking interest from its customers to participate in the pilot process. To register interest, click on the appropriate link below: 

Households in the pilot areas of Alphington, Eaglemont, East Ivanhoe, Fairfield and Ivanhoe will participate in the community focused trial, benefiting local community groups and schools. Visit www.jemena.com.au/community

 Households in the pilot area of Craigieburn will participate in the rewards program, Visit  www.jemena.com.au/rewards

Would you be more likely to cut your energy use in peak times if there were rewards on offer?