In 2024, Sense wrapped a multi-year program with Alliant Energy to explore how real-time home energy insights could help Wisconsin households use less energy— and spend less doing it.
Unlike other programs that typically target either reducing energy consumption or demand, Sense, in partnership with Cadmus Group, sought to understand how these two goals connect. The result: real savings, deeper engagement, and a stronger relationship between people and the grid.
Analysis of the study, conducted by Cadmus Group and filed with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, found that the Sense mobile app led to at least four years of persistent savings that tended to increase with each year of participation, as well as measurable demand reductions during peak events.
By providing users with real-time device-level insights, Sense empowered homeowners to take meaningful actions.
Achieving a 4% reduction in electric consumption as well as gas savings of 2.5%
These savings added up to significantly lower bills for participants. Additionally, the program achieved.
Up to 10% peak demand reduction during summer events.
