How do demand response events work in the PGE Smart Charging Program?

While you are enrolled in the PGE Smart Charging Program, your vehicle charging may be rescheduled to avoid charging during PGE’s demand response events and maximize your off-peak charging. Your vehicle will still be charged and ready for use by your “Ready by” time.  

On returning home and plugging in, you may receive a notification about your charging, sent by the channels you choose (web app and/or SMS). Notifications will include guidance on the battery percentage your vehicle will reach, and the time it will be scheduled to finish. Your rescheduled charge is determined by the following factors:

• Your charge limit as set in the Tesla app or vehicle console
• The "Ready by" time you select in the evPulse application
• Your home charger power as determined by historical data