Get Paid to Stand By
LADWP 2025 Demand Response Program for Indoor Growers
Indoor growers can earn thousands by enrolling in LADWP’s updated Demand Response (DR) program. There’s no cost to join, no penalty for not-participating, and payments are made for actual reductions only. Perfect for commercial growers with high lighting loads.
Why Enroll?
- Earn $$$ for dimming during grid stress events
- No financial risk – only paid for what you reduce
- No commitment – choose if to dim, for how long, and how much
- Payouts via direct deposit – February 2026 (est.)
Eligibility
- Facilities with at least 100kW of Curtailable Load (~100 HPS horticultural fixtures or equivalent)
- Utilizing an LA Department of Water and Power (LA DWP) electric meter. (Los Angeles, Bishop, Culver City, South Pasadena, West Hollywood)
How It Works
- LADWP sends day-ahead or same-day text message
- Events last 3–5 hours, usually between 4–9 PM
- You decide whether to dim or not
- Energy reduction is measured automatically from your electric meter
Example Payout
- In 2024, Senergy’s growers got paid on average $6,665 for enrolling.
- A grower with 250 HID fixtures could earn $10,000/year for dimming fixtures 50% during a few short events. Larger facilities can earn $100K+ annually.
Why It Matters
- Enrollment helps the utility plan for their highest energy use hours of the year by identifying end-users who might reduce electric consumption and prevent a wide-scale blackout during peak events
Reducing load on peak days:
- Helps prevent blackouts
- Lowers grid strain
- Reduces stress on HVAC and lighting equipment
Get Started Today
- 10 minutes to enroll
- Incentives are prorated based on sign-up date
- Seinergy handles enrollment, tracking, and payment
See if you qualify or contact Seinergy for a free earnings estimate.
