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popular Posted by pugtatoes • Jan 15, 2021

Free TP-Link Smart Plug (New OhmConnect Users Only - Valid in Select California Cities)

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They are currently giving away the TP-Link Smart Plug Mini HS105.

Valid for those with the following utility providers:
  • PG&E Customers (San Francisco Bay Area)
  • Southern California Edison Customers (Los Angeles Area)
  • San Diego Gas & Electric (San Diego Area)
*New, eligible users only. Limited time offer. After connecting your utility account successfully, you will get information on how to get your smart plug. To receive the smart plug for free, you must link it to OhmConnect after receipt.

* Looks like some users are getting it free after a $6.99 rebate while others are able to get it completely free without a rebate. It is random but free nonetheless.

What is OhmConnect?

It's a free service that pays you to save energy times when there's a lot of demand on the grid. When the grid is stressed, either one of two things can happen. 1) Dirty and inefficient 'peaker' power plants can turn on or 2) people can save energy. A growing number of states and municipalities would prefer to pay people for saving energy because it's cheaper, cleaner, and puts money back in the pockets of community members.

OhmConnect coordinates and combines the energy savings across thousands of households and small businesses when it matters most to the grid. The grid pays OhmConnect for those savings, and then OhmConnect passes along those payments to participants.

This is why you are required to connect your utility account to receive cash for participating: OhmConnect must measure your energy savings to receive payments from the grid operators.

https://www.ohmconnect.com/facebook?campaign=sd
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Offer Link [ohmconnect.com]


They are currently giving away the TP-Link Smart Plug Mini HS105.

Valid for those with the following utility providers:
  • PG&E Customers (San Francisco Bay Area)
  • Southern California Edison Customers (Los Angeles Area)
  • San Diego Gas & Electric (San Diego Area)
*New, eligible users only. Limited time offer. After connecting your utility account successfully, you will get information on how to get your smart plug. To receive the smart plug for free, you must link it to OhmConnect after receipt.

* Looks like some users are getting it free after a $6.99 rebate while others are able to get it completely free without a rebate. It is random but free nonetheless.

What is OhmConnect?

It's a free service that pays you to save energy times when there's a lot of demand on the grid. When the grid is stressed, either one of two things can happen. 1) Dirty and inefficient 'peaker' power plants can turn on or 2) people can save energy. A growing number of states and municipalities would prefer to pay people for saving energy because it's cheaper, cleaner, and puts money back in the pockets of community members.

OhmConnect coordinates and combines the energy savings across thousands of households and small businesses when it matters most to the grid. The grid pays OhmConnect for those savings, and then OhmConnect passes along those payments to participants.

This is why you are required to connect your utility account to receive cash for participating: OhmConnect must measure your energy savings to receive payments from the grid operators.

https://www.ohmconnect.com/facebook?campaign=sd

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Jan 16, 2021
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sasaeric
Jan 16, 2021
369 Posts
Got one, thanks.
Jan 16, 2021
434 Posts
Joined Mar 2011
Jan 16, 2021
Serialassassin86
Jan 16, 2021
434 Posts
Absolutely fantastic program. I've cashed out many times direct to my PayPal account. All from saving electricity and helping the environment a bit. Probably made $400+ in the past year.
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Jan 16, 2021
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synthesis77
Jan 16, 2021
1,299 Posts
do they ever do other deals that this might disqualify me from that'd be more worth it?
Jan 16, 2021
1,790 Posts
Joined Apr 2004
Jan 16, 2021
schnoid
Jan 16, 2021
1,790 Posts
I don't really understand what this service does?
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Jan 16, 2021
2,017 Posts
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Jan 16, 2021
leovip
Jan 16, 2021
2,017 Posts
These plugs are $5 each. Not even worth the time. Is the service good or what's the catch
Last edited by leovip January 16, 2021 at 10:11 AM.
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vickh
Jan 16, 2021
7,887 Posts
Quote from schnoid :
I don't really understand what this service does?
Similar to Arcadia which I used for free CC points for APS bill, but now they're charging.

I know a lot of these "new energy" co.s make money thru energy credit markets
Last edited by vickh January 15, 2021 at 11:29 PM.
Jan 16, 2021
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synthesis77
Jan 16, 2021
1,299 Posts
yep, and I have a ton of smart plugs, but free is free, and if the service is good and they don't offer anything better, why not?

@schnoid - you link your PG&E bill and they pay you (with VC money?) to use less power on certain peak days.
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Jan 16, 2021
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AlfWong
Jan 16, 2021
477 Posts
They want to change me $6.99 (50%) off.
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Jan 16, 2021
348 Posts
Joined Dec 2007
Jan 16, 2021
hoover6
Jan 16, 2021
348 Posts
Got one for registering automatically. This was a month ago.
Jan 16, 2021
842 Posts
Joined Nov 2011
Jan 16, 2021
TheJerm
Jan 16, 2021
842 Posts
Mine is charging me $6.99 + tax, with refund back after it's set up.
Jan 16, 2021
528 Posts
Joined Apr 2006
Jan 16, 2021
madmod1234
Jan 16, 2021
528 Posts
Great program. Summertime is the best. You can get a ton of points on their mega hours. I somehow got enrolled in the auto-ohm program for free so sometimes I get points just for letting Ohm turn off my smart plugs.
Jan 16, 2021
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Jan 16, 2021
PoppinPenelli
Jan 16, 2021
1,095 Posts
Can you use Arcadia and Ohm togeather?
Jan 16, 2021
475 Posts
Joined Sep 2012
Jan 16, 2021
kekeke
Jan 16, 2021
475 Posts
BAIT AND SWITCH You'll pay $6.99 (50% off!) and we will refund that cost once you connect the plug to your utility-connected account.
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Jan 16, 2021
86 Posts
Joined Aug 2010
Jan 16, 2021
Phryxus
Jan 16, 2021
86 Posts
Legit service. Highly recommend as there isn't really a downside... You can choose to participate in their energy saving events at your choosing and reap rewards (cash) if you participate. These plugs work well and Ohm Connect will pay out quickly too.
DM me if you want an invite for $10 sign up bonus.
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Jan 16, 2021
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tony310s
Jan 16, 2021
602 Posts
This program is totally free even if we never use the features right? I just want the smart plug. Can I cancel after I receive it?

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