John Hastie is a sharp man.

Hes also extremely interested in renewable energy relying largely on solar panels to power his house.

He also drives an electric car.

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#OhmHours typically occur once or twice a week in the afternoons or evenings.

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OhmConnect users are notified via text or email when theres an upcoming #OhmHour.

Just for the #OhmHour.

Did you know?

The more you save, the more points (or cash) you earn.

you’re free to also hit bonuses and earn tokens, which give you prizes.

Hastie has experimented with the tool for months now and devised a strategy that earns him the most money.

Hes also connected his thermostat to OhmConnect, so it works the same way.

He treats OhmConnect like a game.

Which appliances consume the most energy?

Can he add more smart plugs?

How many bonuses can he hit?

Hes even gotten his friends to sign up (yes, there are referral bonuses, too!)

and they compare numbers each month.

Note:OhmConnect can only tap into a few utility companies to monitor your consumption.

Youll notice his earnings continue to increase, too.

Hastie is able to cash out as soon as he hits 1,000 points, which equates to $10.

He can opt for a gift card or cash.

Hasite continues to tweak his strategy month after month.

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Carson Kohler (@CarsonKohler) is a staff writer at The Penny Hoarder.

She wants to hear from California residents: How much money have you made using OhmConnect?

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