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Best Father’s Day Gifts for the Tech Enthusiast Dad in 2023

Looking for the perfect Father's Day gift for your tech enthusiast dad? Check out this roundup of the smart home best gifts for dad in 2023.

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Katie Overmonds

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November 30, 2017

Smart Home

MEGA Summer is back at OhmConnect!

MEGA Summer 2023 is almost here! It's the season for big rewards for your energy saving. Find out how to win and earn *big* as the weather heats up.

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Katie Overmonds

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November 30, 2017

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Energy Efficient Windows: A Smart Choice for a Greener Home

Looking for a home upgrade that won't just increase curb appeal but help lower your monthly energy costs too? Look no further than energy efficient windows

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Katie Overmonds

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November 30, 2017

Bills
User Stories

OhmConnect Prize Winner Using Cash to Go on Dream Vacation

Longtime member’s energy-saving habits have paid off.

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

Smart Money
User Stories

Temecula, CA family earns $800+ in less than a year of participating in #OhmHours

Getting paid to ensure their son has a better environment to grow up in? Count us in!

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

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Prizes

Win A Trip For Two to Hawaii In This Week’s Prize #OhmHour!

Pack your bags! One lucky OhmConnect community member and a guest will win the trip of a lifetime around the Hawaiian Islands.

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

Internet of Things
User Stories

OhmConnect User Earns More Than $650 Without His Family Even Realizing They’re Participating

A few smart home devices allowed Joel and his family to participate in #OhmHours without even noticing

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

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Smart Home

Smart Plug Life Hacks to Make Your Home More Efficient and Just Plain More Fun

Is a smart plug your home's best friend yet? It should be!

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Katie Overmonds

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November 30, 2017

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Smart Home

The Hidden Expense of Raising Kids That No Mom Blogs Tell You About

If you're not careful, the costs can add up in a BIG way.

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Katie Overmonds

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November 30, 2017

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Smart Home

Live in California? You’re eligible to claim $300 in cash

Do you pay an energy bill? Then you could be earning money, right now.

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Katie Overmonds

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November 30, 2017

Bills
User Stories

Bakersfield Family Pays Entire Year’s Energy Bill With Earnings From OhmConnect

Last year, their annual PG&E ‘True-Up’ bill came in at $1400. In just three months of participating in #OhmHours, they’ve earned almost enough to pay it in full.

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

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User Stories

Winning Wednesday Winner Uses OhmHours To Unplug and Reconnect

Her offline time won her her energy bills paid for the summer!

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

Bills
Prizes

Win a Peloton Bike & 1-Year Membership in This Week's MEGA Summer Giveaway!

Staying at home doesn’t have to mean giving up on your fitness goals.

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

Wifi Thermostats
User Stories

California Mom Has Earned $290 So Far This Year With Smart Home Tech

Easy-to-install, the Hive Welcome Home pack pays her family each month for their home’s excess energy

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

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User Stories

OhmConnect Customer Has Earned More Than $11,000 For Her Energy Savings

She started out earning 37 cents per OhmHour. Last year, she pulled in more than $3000.

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

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Prizes

25 Winners Scoring Netflix For a Year in This Week’s MEGA #OhmHour Giveaway!

Have endless entertainment during your next #OhmHour when you win a free Netflix subscription.

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

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User Stories

Prize Winner Participates In OhmConnect Without Roommate Even Knowing

His energy savings paid off when he won his energy bill paid for the full year

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

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User Stories

She lost her job, got Covid … and won a day at the spa

Her luck changed when she won the big prize on the OhmConnect Wheel

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

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User Stories

How to Bring Kids Into The Fun of OhmHours

OhmHour over the dinner hour? During bathtime? OhmConnect customers show us how OhmHours with kids can be done - and celebrated!

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

Bills
Prizes

Win one of 50 $100 Amazon Gift Cards in the latest MEGA Summer Giveaway!

50 lucky OhmConnect community members will be going home with a prize on July 26. How many home essentials can you find with $100?

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

Bills
User Stories

He went for a walk with his kids, we gave him $5000.

“I thought it was a scam!” OhmConnect Platinum user takes home this week’s big MEGA OhmHour prize.

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

Bills
User Stories

Longtime OhmConnect user and California Dad wins free energy for a year

Irvine, CA family wins their SCE energy bills paid for a year in our latest Prize OhmHour giveaway

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

Bills
User Stories

After Being Hit Hard By The Pandemic, OhmConnect’s $100,000 Winner Is Now Debt Free

“We’ve been putting our groceries on our credit card and I wasn’t sure how we’d pay it off.”

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

SDG&E
User Stories

San Diego Couple Makes OhmHour Nights Date Nights - & They Get Paid To Do It!

Getting paid to go for a walk or out for dinner sounds like a pretty great deal to JR and Eileen.

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

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User Stories

MEGA OhmHour Winner Rachael Earned A $1000 Target Spending Spree!

She turned off her lights, we sent her to Target.

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

Bills
Climate Change

The dirty secret in your investment portfolio

New research shows your investment portfolio may have more of an impact on your carbon footprint than any other individual action - including having a child.

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Katie Overmonds

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November 30, 2017

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User Stories

14 Romantic Ways to Spend an OhmHour

We're sure you can think of ways to spend time together in the dark, but here are 14 more!

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

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User Stories

Small tweaks to their home cooling won this Bakersfield family a $3,500 prize

“A lot of the time we don’t even notice, yet we’re saving energy”

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

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Napa County resident wins $2,500 from OhmConnect after devastating Glass Fire

Her luck took a turn for the better when she spun the Wheel

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

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User Stories

Major MLB fans win major MLB prize!

Only an OhmConnect customer for a few months, they won BIG on the Wheel.

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

Bills
Prizes

Win an ENERGY STAR Washer Dryer Combo in This Week’s MEGA Summer Giveaway!

Laundry day can be fun again if you’re this week’s winner.

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

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WIN A Trip To Disneyland In This Week’s MEGA Summer Giveaway!

All you have to do is save energy, and you + your family or friends could be off to the happiest place on earth.

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

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Prizes

WIN 1 of 25 Nest Smart Thermostats In This Week’s MEGA Summer Giveaway!

It’s the gift that keeps on giving when you save ~23% on your energy bill each month

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

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Win 1 of 5 $500 Target Gift Cards In This Week’s MEGA Summer giveaway!

Can you use less power for an hour this week? Then get started on your Target spree daydreaming!

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Katie Overmonds

on

January 9, 2019

Bills
Smart Home

How to save energy while working from home

Flexible hours and no commute can be good for your mental health, and your pocketbook

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Katie Overmonds

on

November 30, 2017

Bills
Prizes

Win $250 Cash in This Week's MEGA Summer Giveaway

What would YOU do with some fast cash in your pocket? 

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

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User Stories

MEGA Summer winner earns ~$1000 in a year of energy saving

“My rewards started around $2 per OhmHour but I stuck with it and it just started to grow”

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

Prizes

Win 1 of 10 Google Nest Hello Doorbells in this week's MEGA Summer Giveaway!

‍Unplug once this week to have a chance to score some new front door swag. 

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Katie Overmonds

on

January 9, 2019

PG&E
Smart Home

Got Your Utility Bill Handy? These Services Use Your Home’s Energy Data to Save You Money & Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

All you need to know is your SDG&E, SCE, SMUD, or PG&E login information and you’re set to go.

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Katie Overmonds

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November 30, 2017

Bills
User Stories

OhmConnect Referrals Bring In Some Serious Extra Cash for Apple Valley Resident

She signed up for OhmConnect three months ago & already earned nearly $2500

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

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User Stories

Brand new OhmConnect customer wins major prize after only three days in the program

Connecting a smart thermostat to OhmConnect won this Mountainview homeowner $650

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

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Prizes

Win a Trip to Napa Valley in This Week's Prize #OhmHour!

Want to win the weekend of a lifetime? All you gotta do is unplug for an hour.

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

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User Stories

OhmConnecter Making His Groceries More Planet-Friendly After MEGA Win

Local, organic food no longer out of reach for MEGA Summer Giveaway winner

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

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California man earns $41,000 in one month referring others to OhmConnect

He boosted his referral bonus on the Wheel in a BIG way

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

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Prizes

Win A Trip to NYC With Hamilton Tickets in This Week's Prize #OhmHour!

See the show the world’s talking about if you’re this week’s lucky winner.

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

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My intention for 2022: Reducing screen time and tethering to real life experiences

9 tips and tricks for reducing the amount of time you and your kids spend in front of a screen this year

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

SDG&E
User Stories

Prize OhmHour Winner Wins Without Knowing She’d Participated in a Prize OhmHour!

Normally she earns a few dollars every OhmHour. This time, Sophia from San Diego won her mortgage paid for the month.

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

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Prizes

Win a $100 REI Gift Card in the latest Prize OhmHour Giveaway!

100 lucky OhmConnect community members will be going home with a prize on December 9. What would you do with $100 at REI?

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

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WIN 1 of 50 $100 Target Gift Cards In This Week’s Prize #OhmHour Giveaway!

Can you unplug for an hour this week? Then you could earn yourself the VIP treatment at Target.

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

Climate Change
Climate Change

Earth Day 2021: How Kids Can Help The Planet This Month

It's 2021 and action for the planet is needed more than ever. Here is a roundup of some of our favorite ways that kids can take action to help the planet this Earth Day.

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Katie Overmonds

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November 30, 2017

Bills
Prizes

Your chance to win your energy bill for a full year!

When a giveaway is as popular as this one was, we do it again!

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

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Prizes

WIN A Trip To Iceland In This Week’s MEGA Summer Giveaway!

All you have to do is save energy, and you could be off on the trip of a lifetime.

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Katie Overmonds

on

January 9, 2019

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Smart Home

6 Ways to Save Money Doing the Laundry

Laundry life hacks can save you time and soften your energy bill.

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Katie Overmonds

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November 30, 2017

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Prizes

WIN A Weekend In Monterey In This Week’s MEGA Summer Giveaway!

Just unplug for an hour this week for a chance to kick up your heels in Monterey Bay.

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

SDG&E
User Stories

Family Flips Circuit Breaker Weekly for Unplugged Family Time

Their dedication to fully powering down during #OhmHours scored them a $5000 prize!

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Katie Overmonds

on

January 9, 2019

Bills

How to pay less for electricity with Time of Use rates in 2022

Learn the Time-of-Use hack that could save you a bundle on your energy bill

Bills
User Stories

Carlsbad Family Wins Their Cell Phone Bill Paid For The Year - Just For Using Less Energy!

They unplug once per week and last month, their small action won them a big prize.

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

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Prizes

Win A Trip For Two to Costa Rica In This Week’s Prize #OhmHour!

Pack your bags! Three lucky OhmConnect community members will get the chance to go on a trip of a lifetime to Costa Rica

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Katie Overmonds

on

January 9, 2019

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Prizes

WIN A $5000 Target Shopping Spree In This Week’s MEGA Summer #OhmHour!

Succeed at a MEGA #OhmHour this week? You could be getting the VIP treatment at Target.

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Katie Overmonds

on

January 9, 2019

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User Stories

A few home upgrades helped this California family save on their energy bill - and just won them $1700

A smart thermostat cost them less than $200, but has earned them thousands.

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

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Timing is Everything - How Staggering Your Energy Use Could Save You a Bundle

The price of electricity can vary from day to day and even by hour. Are you getting the best rates on your energy bill?

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Katie Overmonds

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November 30, 2017

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Smart Home

How to stop COVID-19 from hiking up your energy bill

Tips to avoid a sky-high energy bill while we Shelter In Place.

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Katie Overmonds

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November 30, 2017

Climate Change
Prizes

Win a $150 Donation To The Charity Of Your Choice This Prize #OhmHour!

It’s the time of year to give back to those who need it most. Let’s make a big difference, together.

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Katie Overmonds

on

January 9, 2019

Bills
User Stories

Fresno-Area Family Cashes Out $150 in Just 45 Days With OhmConnect

… and brings their PG&E bill down from $1000 to $150 per month!

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

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Smart Home

10 low-cost and low-waste ways to dazzle your guests this holiday season

Take the stress (and supersized costs) out of your holiday planning this year

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Katie Overmonds

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November 30, 2017

Bills
Smart Home

Could you 'Marie Kondo' your power usage and shrink your energy bill?

Take a lesson from the queen of clean and tidy up your energy usage to pay less for power.

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Katie Overmonds

on

November 30, 2017

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User Stories

More than 50,000 multi-family homes unplug for the planet

They’ve already taken nearly 1 Gigawatt of energy off the grid collectively

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

Save Energy
User Stories

OhmConnect prize winner lets her smart devices do the work

Smart plugs, a smart thermostat and an electric car that charges overnight make OhmHours a breeze

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

Bills
User Stories

Latest Prize OhmHour Winner Using Money to Pay for Dream Wedding

Michelle from Murrieta, CA struck it rich -- just for unplugging once per week.

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

Veterans Mental Health Advocate Wins 1 Million OhmConnect Watts

Justin G from San Diego is working to honor his grandfather’s legacy

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Smart Home

Pocket $445 Per Year By Connecting Your OhmConnect Account With A Smart Thermostat

Thermostats that learn your habits, adjust accordingly and even participate in #OhmHours without you lifting a finger? Money. (Literally.)

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Katie Overmonds

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November 30, 2017

Bills
User Stories

OhmConnect Customer Takes Home $3000 Prize After Automating Home With Smart Plugs

“My appliances all turn off on their own when there’s an #OhmHour, which is pretty cool.”

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

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User Stories

MEGA Summer Prize Winner Taking Mom on Trip of a Lifetime

“My Mom said before she died, she’d love to see NYC. I promised myself I’d be able to make her dreams come true and now I can.”

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

Bills
Prizes

Win $100 Cash in This Week’s MEGA Summer Giveaway!

We’ll be drawing 50 lucky users to go home with this week’s MEGA Summer Giveaway prizes.

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

PG&E
User Stories

Oakland Resident Wins A Trip To Iceland Just For Unplugging Once Per Week

Darlington Ikwuemesibe is the latest winner of OhmConnect’s MEGA Summer Live contest

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Katie Overmonds

on

January 9, 2019

Bills
User Stories

MEGA Summer Prize Winner Replaces Car With Prize Winnings

“This could not have come at a better time!”

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

SDG&E
User Stories

Nurse and Dedicated Father Honored With 1 Million Watts

Always present with patients and his children for bedtime stories makes this San Diego man a hero to us

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

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Smart Home

10 Tips for a Green Halloween

Tips to make your Halloween spooky AND sustainable.

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Katie Overmonds

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November 30, 2017

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Climate Change

For Earth Hour 2021, Get Paid To Power Down

Earth Hour 2021 is March 27th, from 8:30-9:30 PM. Will you unplug for the planet?

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Katie Overmonds

on

November 30, 2017

Internet of Things
Smart Home

The Future Is Now With Home Automation. But What Is It & Why Do We Need It?

Wherever you decide to start, a small investment in some smart home technology will help you take the first step towards simplifying your home and your life – and you'll save more than just time. ‍

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Katie Overmonds

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November 30, 2017

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Prizes

25 Winners Scoring Netflix For a Year in This Week’s MEGA OhmHour Giveaway!

Have endless entertainment during your next #OhmHour when you win a free Netflix subscription.

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Katie Overmonds

on

January 9, 2019

Bills
User Stories

Super-Couponer Makes Money Every Week With OhmConnect

Receipt Hog? Ibotta? She’s tried ‘em all.

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

Internet of Things
User Stories

Smart-home skeptic changes his tune to save the planet

For Alan Mirviss from San Francisco, the decision to install smart plugs in his home to optimize his family’s #OhmHours wasn’t an easy one.

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

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User Stories

Northern California man wins major prize from Ohmconnect after friends thought program was a scam

Smart plugs and a smart thermostat bring his 1800’s Victorian home into the future

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

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Prizes

The MEGA Summer 2020 Grand Prize: Your Energy Bills Paid for Life!

Qualify five times this summer to be eligible for MEGA Summer’s Grand Prize.

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

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User Stories

OhmConnect Member Used Home Automation to Score Major Prize

A suite of smart home technologies means earning rewards is easy

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

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Prizes

Win a $5,000 Open Table Tab In This Week’s MEGA Summer Giveaway!

For the next 52 #OhmHours, we’ve got dinner covered. All you have to do is unplug.

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Katie Overmonds

on

January 9, 2019

Bills
Prizes

Win Home Cleaning for a Year in This Week’s MEGA Summer Giveaway!

Laundry, dirty dishes and dust bunnies be gone!

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Katie Overmonds

on

January 9, 2019

Climate Change
Climate Change

OhmConnect community more critical than ever in record-breaking heat

Big rewards are on the line as temps soar above 100°F

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Katie Overmonds

on

November 30, 2017

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Prizes

Win an Apple Smart Watch in This Week’s MEGA Summer Giveaway!

A Series 4 Apple Watch could be coming your way, just for unplugging.

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Katie Overmonds

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January 9, 2019

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