Optiwatt: Local Energy Rewards
Optiwatt
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In this energy management app, you can automate smart device schedules to optimize costs and earn rewards. Includes utility rate import, energy usage control, and reward program support.
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About Optiwatt: Local Energy Rewards
Optiwatt finds local utility programs that pay you for using smart devices at home, like EVs, chargers (including Tesla, Ford, Chargepoint and many more) and smart thermostats (including Nest, Ecobee, Honeywell/Resideo).
Stop overspending on your electric bill because of basic EV charge scheduler apps and thermostat controls that ignore your local energy rates and rewards. Start automating your energy use to shift to greener, lower-cost times—without lifting a finger.
THIS APP IS FOR YOU IF:
- You want to get paid for your off peak EV charging
- You want to schedule your EV charging when your utility rates are cheapest but your car’s app doesn’t let you
- You want to adjust your thermostat to shift your temperature based on your utility rates throughout the day
- You want to charge your EV when solar and wind are powering the grid
- You have a level 1 or 2 charger and want to avoid charging during peak hours
MORE CONTROL WITH MORE DATA
- Import local electric rate date—not estimates
- Automate EV charging PLUS thermostat heating/cooling to lowest-cost hours
- Prioritize your comfort and schedule, and override easily for emergencies
- Visualize EV charging costs, gas savings, and battery efficiency for every charge
PRIORITIZE CLEANER ENERGY
- Leverage utility data on dirty peaks and clean energy availability
- Join reward programs and earn $$ for being green
- Join EVs and Smart Thermostats all over the world charging more on solar and wind energy, further reducing CO2 emissions
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL GRID
- Help prevent increases in electric rates by avoiding peak use
- Reduce strain on electric grid equipment by allowing automated charging based on utility data
NO HARDWARE TO CONNECT
- Your devices connect and automatically help you save and earn rewards
- Nest, Ecobee and Honeywell thermostats connect with ease
- Compatible with most EVs
(Optiwatt was the first official Tesla App connected scheduler)
- ChargePoint owners can also connect their charger
(Tesla charger, Wallbox, and others coming soon!)
YOUR PREFERENCES TAKE PRIORITY
- Schedule your EV needs with the most advanced scheduler available
- Schedule a one-time 100% charge for special road trips
- Set your home heating/cooling preferences
- Our Energy Manager℠ algorithm uses your preferences and energy savings / renewable data to plan your most efficient energy use
EARN WITH REWARDS AND SAVINGS
- Find reward programs near you
- Get paid your way with Venmo, PayPal, ACH transactions, gift cards, or a charitable donations
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Battery electric and plug-in hybrid compatible vehicles: Tesla,, Volkswagen, Jaguar, BMW, Ford, Audi, Hyundai, Nissan, Volvo,, Chrysler, Land Rover, Jeep, Lincoln, and Mini
Current compatible EV chargers: Chargepoint Inc.
Current compatible smart thermostats: Nest, Ecobee, Honeywell
If you’d like us to support a new electric vehicle, charger or thermostat, please contact us at support@getoptiwatt.com.
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Already using our app? Want to learn more? We’d love to hear from you, please reach out to us at support@getoptiwatt.com.
Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optiwatt
Talk with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/optiwatt
Check out our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optiwatt
Disclaimer: This software and documentation are not provided or endorsed by the makers of any electric vehicle or other device.
Stop overspending on your electric bill because of basic EV charge scheduler apps and thermostat controls that ignore your local energy rates and rewards. Start automating your energy use to shift to greener, lower-cost times—without lifting a finger.
THIS APP IS FOR YOU IF:
- You want to get paid for your off peak EV charging
- You want to schedule your EV charging when your utility rates are cheapest but your car’s app doesn’t let you
- You want to adjust your thermostat to shift your temperature based on your utility rates throughout the day
- You want to charge your EV when solar and wind are powering the grid
- You have a level 1 or 2 charger and want to avoid charging during peak hours
MORE CONTROL WITH MORE DATA
- Import local electric rate date—not estimates
- Automate EV charging PLUS thermostat heating/cooling to lowest-cost hours
- Prioritize your comfort and schedule, and override easily for emergencies
- Visualize EV charging costs, gas savings, and battery efficiency for every charge
PRIORITIZE CLEANER ENERGY
- Leverage utility data on dirty peaks and clean energy availability
- Join reward programs and earn $$ for being green
- Join EVs and Smart Thermostats all over the world charging more on solar and wind energy, further reducing CO2 emissions
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL GRID
- Help prevent increases in electric rates by avoiding peak use
- Reduce strain on electric grid equipment by allowing automated charging based on utility data
NO HARDWARE TO CONNECT
- Your devices connect and automatically help you save and earn rewards
- Nest, Ecobee and Honeywell thermostats connect with ease
- Compatible with most EVs
(Optiwatt was the first official Tesla App connected scheduler)
- ChargePoint owners can also connect their charger
(Tesla charger, Wallbox, and others coming soon!)
YOUR PREFERENCES TAKE PRIORITY
- Schedule your EV needs with the most advanced scheduler available
- Schedule a one-time 100% charge for special road trips
- Set your home heating/cooling preferences
- Our Energy Manager℠ algorithm uses your preferences and energy savings / renewable data to plan your most efficient energy use
EARN WITH REWARDS AND SAVINGS
- Find reward programs near you
- Get paid your way with Venmo, PayPal, ACH transactions, gift cards, or a charitable donations
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Battery electric and plug-in hybrid compatible vehicles: Tesla,, Volkswagen, Jaguar, BMW, Ford, Audi, Hyundai, Nissan, Volvo,, Chrysler, Land Rover, Jeep, Lincoln, and Mini
Current compatible EV chargers: Chargepoint Inc.
Current compatible smart thermostats: Nest, Ecobee, Honeywell
If you’d like us to support a new electric vehicle, charger or thermostat, please contact us at support@getoptiwatt.com.
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Already using our app? Want to learn more? We’d love to hear from you, please reach out to us at support@getoptiwatt.com.
Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optiwatt
Talk with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/optiwatt
Check out our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optiwatt
Disclaimer: This software and documentation are not provided or endorsed by the makers of any electric vehicle or other device.
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Reviews for Optiwatt: Local Energy Rewards
Jeremyj Stricherz
12/23/2025
simple so far.
Jeff Workman
11/12/2025
The issue with the 12v battery seems to be resolved. Once in a while it fails to charge at all over night, but generally it works as expected.