NRG Energy and Renew Home have teamed up to distribute 650,000 AI-enabled thermostats using Google Cloud technology to help reduce electricity demand in Texas. The initiative, announced on November 7, 2024, aims to shave off 1 gigawatt of power by 2035—equivalent to the electricity consumption of 200,000 homes. The program will help manage peak load times, with enrolled customers receiving smart thermostats and incentives for reducing energy use. NRG expects to reduce 300 megawatts of demand within two years, with the goal of hitting 1 gigawatt by 2035. The project is a cost-effective alternative to building new power plants and leverages AI to optimize household energy usage.