b'Demand Response Pilot Program EPEs three-year Demand Response pilot program ended in 2019. The eSmart Thermostat Program was a voluntary program to evaluate customers acceptance and determine the effectiveness of smart thermostat technology. Within the pilot, EPE communicated with smart thermostats to control participating customers central refrigerated air conditioning to reduce electrical load during peak hours or other operating scenarios. EPE plans to continue the program in 2020 as the Residential Load Management Program.Social Responsibility'