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Select Electric Companies: Google Nest Smart Programmable WiFi Thermostat

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Various Utility Companies are having a 4th of July Sale offering the Google Nest Smart Programmable Wi-Fi Thermostat (Snow or Charcoal) to current Account Holders in select states for as low as Free (no rebate or coupons required). Shipping costs may vary depending on location and provider.

Thanks to community member AquaShop8310 for finding this deal.

Participating locations/services:
  • Connecticut
    • United Illuminating $25 or Free with enrollment in their Smart Savers Rewards program --> Now $32.50 or still free with enrollment
  • Maryland
    • BG&E $24.99 or Free with enrollment in their Connected Rewards program ---> Now $54.99 or $4.99 with enrollment
  • Michigan
    • Consumers Energy $49.99 or Free with enrollment in their Peak Power Savers Smart Thermostat Program --> Now $80 or $4.99 with enrollment
  • Missouri
    • Ameren Missouri $50 or Free with enrollment in their Thermostat + Peak Time Savings program
    • Evergy $20 with enrollment in their Thermostat program
  • New Jersey
    • Orange & Rockland $24.99 or Free with enrollment in their Smart Savers program. ---->  Now $54.99 or still free with enrollment
  • New York
    • NYSEG $24.99 or Free with enrollment in their Smart Savings Rewards program -->  Now $54.99 or $9.99 with enrollment
    • Orange & Rockland $24.99 or Free with enrollment in their Smart Savings Rewards program ----> Now $54.99, still free with enrollment
    • RG&E $24.99 or Free with enrollment in their Smart Savings Rewards program. --->  Now $54.99 or $9.99 with enrollment

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid for a limited time.
    • Must be a current account holder with the listed utility provider in order to qualify for this sale pricing. Availability may vary by location.
No longer available:

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    Written by AquaShop8310
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    Community Notes
    About the Poster
    Update: This popular deal is still available with updated pricing & providers

    Various Utility Companies are having a 4th of July Sale offering the Google Nest Smart Programmable Wi-Fi Thermostat (Snow or Charcoal) to current Account Holders in select states for as low as Free (no rebate or coupons required). Shipping costs may vary depending on location and provider.

    Thanks to community member AquaShop8310 for finding this deal.

    Participating locations/services:
    • Connecticut
      • United Illuminating $25 or Free with enrollment in their Smart Savers Rewards program --> Now $32.50 or still free with enrollment
    • Maryland
      • BG&E $24.99 or Free with enrollment in their Connected Rewards program ---> Now $54.99 or $4.99 with enrollment
    • Michigan
      • Consumers Energy $49.99 or Free with enrollment in their Peak Power Savers Smart Thermostat Program --> Now $80 or $4.99 with enrollment
    • Missouri
      • Ameren Missouri $50 or Free with enrollment in their Thermostat + Peak Time Savings program
      • Evergy $20 with enrollment in their Thermostat program
    • New Jersey
      • Orange & Rockland $24.99 or Free with enrollment in their Smart Savers program. ---->  Now $54.99 or still free with enrollment
    • New York
      • NYSEG $24.99 or Free with enrollment in their Smart Savings Rewards program -->  Now $54.99 or $9.99 with enrollment
      • Orange & Rockland $24.99 or Free with enrollment in their Smart Savings Rewards program ----> Now $54.99, still free with enrollment
      • RG&E $24.99 or Free with enrollment in their Smart Savings Rewards program. --->  Now $54.99 or $9.99 with enrollment

    Editor's Notes

    Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
    • About this deal:
      • Offer valid for a limited time.
      • Must be a current account holder with the listed utility provider in order to qualify for this sale pricing. Availability may vary by location.
    No longer available:

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      godfather927
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      PSA: For those in states where you're considering enrolling in the utility program to save money on the thermostat, make sure you carefully read the terms and conditions on those programs. For my state and local utility (and I assume other states and utility companies) the pricing model changes, in some cases drastically, by introducing different levels of peak pricing and sometimes even direct control over your thermostat. Whether it can save you money in the long-term is possible, but just be sure you fully understand what the program entails before jumping in with both feet.
      x2ruff4u
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      FloriDUH
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      Well done post. Unfortunately no joy in my state.

      524 Comments

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      Apr 13, 2021
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      naftaturbo
      Apr 13, 2021
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      [QUOTE=AquaShop8310;146582453]Get a Nest Thermostat for $0 (Up to $129 off!) by using this hack.
      Thanks for the heads-up. Successful with LADWP. It's actually purchased via their 'marketplace' from a lightbulbs.com or something like that. $5 shipping plus tax. Still a great deal!
      Apr 13, 2021
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      xypon
      Apr 13, 2021
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      Use this only for educational purposes.

      Most of these utilities have a weak authentication where you use your zip + phone to get access to the preferred pricing.

      I live in an area where one of this utilities serves, but not a customer of theirs (I have a different utility).

      For lulz I went to the Yelp page of the utility. I picked someone with a unique name (since they only give last initial) and searched for their phone and zip on Google. Didn't work. Picked the second person with a unique name. It worked.

      I never bought it of course. But man was it tempting.
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      AndyfromFL
      Apr 13, 2021
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      Quote from Lanmanna :
      How is that a win?
      Do you not see how? In contrast with some other states that haven't opened up as much, more FL businesses are able to run and employ people/make money. better to be able to work and buy something than not be able to work and have it given to me.
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      EddiePZee
      Apr 13, 2021
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      how difficult is this to install?
      Apr 13, 2021
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      JayS
      Apr 13, 2021
      190 Posts
      Quote from EddiePZee :
      how difficult is this to install?
      Really depends on if you have C wire for constant power currently or not. I you have a basic old thermostat you probably don't. If you have newer digital one and a newer furnace there's a good chance you do. If you've got a wifi one currently you definitely do.

      These wifi thermostats require a C wire to get constant 24v power. They draw too much power to keep them online to run on a batteries. If you don't have a C wire you'll need to pull a wire either from your furnace or install a C wire converter on the nearest 110v box in your attic or basement and pull the wire from there.

      Once you have a C wire it's a 10 minute job to install. Take off the existing one, take care to note which wire goes to which terminal (I recommend snapping a couple pictures) and then just hook those 3-5 wires up the same on the new thermostat. Might involve a little paint/drywall repair too since the Nest is a small circle and a lot of older digitals are pretty large rectangles.
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      elpablolv
      Apr 13, 2021
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      Nothing for NV, thanks Berkshire Hathaway. No incentives to own solar panels or EV either, sunny here all time and NV Energy wants to monopolize it.
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      EddiePZee
      Apr 13, 2021
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      Quote from JayS :
      Really depends on if you have C wire for constant power currently or not. I you have a basic old thermostat you probably don't. If you have newer digital one and a newer furnace there's a good chance you do. If you've got a wifi one currently you definitely do.

      These wifi thermostats require a C wire to get constant 24v power. They draw too much power to keep them online to run on a batteries. If you don't have a C wire you'll need to pull a wire either from your furnace or install a C wire converter on the nearest 110v box in your attic or basement and pull the wire from there.

      Once you have a C wire it's a 10 minute job to install. Take off the existing one, take care to note which wire goes to which terminal (I recommend snapping a couple pictures) and then just hook those 3-5 wires up the same on the new thermostat. Might involve a little paint/drywall repair too since the Nest is a small circle and a lot of older digitals are pretty large rectangles.
      thanks, so if i have aAprilaire 8465 programmable one now, i definitely would have a c wire?

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      Apr 13, 2021
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      jwr28s
      Apr 13, 2021
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      Quote from JayS :
      Really depends on if you have C wire for constant power currently or not. I you have a basic old thermostat you probably don't. If you have newer digital one and a newer furnace there's a good chance you do. If you've got a wifi one currently you definitely do.

      These wifi thermostats require a C wire to get constant 24v power. They draw too much power to keep them online to run on a batteries. If you don't have a C wire you'll need to pull a wire either from your furnace or install a C wire converter on the nearest 110v box in your attic or basement and pull the wire from there.

      Once you have a C wire it's a 10 minute job to install. Take off the existing one, take care to note which wire goes to which terminal (I recommend snapping a couple pictures) and then just hook those 3-5 wires up the same on the new thermostat. Might involve a little paint/drywall repair too since the Nest is a small circle and a lot of older digitals are pretty large rectangles.
      This is not entirely true for Nest devices, which can operate without a C wire by "pulsing" the boiler (2 wire, heating only system in my case) to charge. This has caused problems for certain users and boiler/AC types - see below - but want to be clear that the option is there with Nest without a C wire.

      My personal solution is just to charge the thing with a regular USB cable every now and then, at the unknown risk of hurting the boiler's electronics.
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      NotRonSwanson
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      Quote from EddiePZee :
      thanks, so if i have aAprilaire 8465 programmable one now, i definitely would have a c wire?
      Pull the cover off. If you see batteries, you're most likely out of luck. However, you should still check to see if there's a c-wire connected (it's labeled C on the connector)

      https://www.aprilaire.com/docs/de...manual.pdf
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      MrFrannk
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      Quote from michaelht :
      It looks like I only have to pay $1 + taxes, so I wondered if I don't activate it, will they charge me afterwards.
      How? I have to pay 100 first then wait until I get it and install it for a rebate.
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      Ozzie4
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      Quote from jwr28s :
      This is not entirely true for Nest devices, which can operate without a C wire by "pulsing" the boiler (2 wire, heating only system in my case) to charge. This has caused problems for certain users and boiler/AC types - see below - but want to be clear that the option is there with Nest without a C wire.

      My personal solution is just to charge the thing with a regular USB cable every now and then, at the unknown risk of hurting the boiler's electronics.
      Interesting. I was going to buy one. I confirmed yesterday I don't have a C wire, but the site's FAQ assured me it would work no problem with what I have.

      What is issue on boiler types? The see below part isn't there.
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      Hoover dam ,all the solar power here in Nevada and mofo never had any discount on anything.
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      Thanks for the post op of course Duke energy isn't on there from Florida where the AC runs 24/7 365 days a year they still behind on that type of stuff! Unless you want to give them a 100% control of your account meaning they control what runs and what doesn't oh no no no
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      In California, I have gas through pge but not electric. Do I still qualify?

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      Just sell it if you don't need it.. not sure why people are asking if it's worth it. Put it up on eBay
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