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
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Unfortunately the thing is a piece of crap. Calling it "smart" is a bit of an overstatement. Still, our power bill is much lower or else I'd gladly give it up and buy a Nest.
But yeah, Florida needs to get with it.
Part of the deal is that the energy provider uses the intent connected thermostats to lower your thermostat during peak demand. It's not often, and you can always override it manually if you wish - but these types of programs save the providers a ton of money by allowing them to delay the cost of increasing their production capacity by instead subsidizing thermostats that reduce demand as needed.
So in this particular instance it's more of your energy providers interests aligning with your own, so they are more than happy to subsidize these types of programs themselves.
No government program required.
https://www.sempra.com/socalgas-i...ow-through
The CPUC also funded a study (by you guessed it, taxpayer money) about the efficacy of these smart thermostat incentive programs. The energy savings netted from these efforts fell well short of goals and expectations.
http://www.calmac.org/publication...C
So, while I will concede that I am more familiar with my state than others (possibly yours), I have serious doubts about your claim that public utilities have some kind of free market-driven incentive to subsidize these programs. And even if that were the case, I would bet you a free thermostat that they are subsidizing these programs with fees tacked on to your monthly bill just like another poster here described.
That said, everyone should redeem a free thermostat if they qualify and don't need to hand over energy control to a third party or switch to a time-of-use rate plan. You already paid for a thermostat whether you get it or not!
https://www.sempra.com/socalgas-i...ow-through [sempra.com]
The CPUC also funded a study (by you guessed it, taxpayer money) about the efficacy of these smart thermostat incentive programs. The energy savings netted from these efforts fell well short of goals and expectations.
http://www.calmac.org/publication...CALMAC.pdf [calmac.org]
So, while I will concede that I am more familiar with my state than others (possibly yours), I have serious doubts about your claim that public utilities have some kind of free market-driven incentive to subsidize these programs. And even if that were the case, I would bet you a free thermostat that they are subsidizing these programs with fees tacked on to your monthly bill just like another poster here described.
That said, everyone should redeem a free thermostat if they qualify and don't need to hand over energy control to a third party or switch to a time-of-use rate plan. You already paid for a thermostat whether you get it or not!
This particular initiative is from TEP [poweredbyefi.org] and EFI [energyfederation.org]. All programs that the Energy Federation runs are industry sponsored programs. That doesn't mean that the participating energy providers don't also sometimes have local mandates that may overlap with EFI programs - but generally speaking EFI programs are funded by companies that are at or close to their capacity limits - so it is generally cheaper for them to subsidize energy saving programs rather than build out new capacity, especially when their capacity constraints are only during very high usage events. Those usually result in heavy penalties when they result in outages, so there is definitely a regulatory overlap as well.
But as you mentioned it doesn't really matter. At the end of the day directly or indirectly you are paying for these incentives - so you might as well get them when they are offered!
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What is issue on boiler types? The see below part isn't there.
https://smartthermostat
It's a little scare-mongery, but give it a read. A search for "C-wire pulsing" will yield you results as well. I learned that this can be a problem for other smart 2-wire thermostats as well. The problem seems to be less about boiler wear-and-tear, and more about annoyance caused by the boiler actually turning on and making noise.
https://smartthermostat
It's a little scare-mongery, but give it a read. A search for "C-wire pulsing" will yield you results as well. I learned that this can be a problem for other smart 2-wire thermostats as well. The problem seems to be less about boiler wear-and-tear, and more about annoyance caused by the boiler actually turning on and making noise.
get this for c wire
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L4DN...UTF8&
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L4DN...UTF8&
http://homeenergyrewar
So myself I'll pass this promo.
So myself I'll pass this promo.
For anyone considering Ecobee lite vs. Nest thermostat assuming both are free for your local utility, I went with Ecobee because it comes with the wall plate to cover up holes from larger thermostats being replaced, is expandable with sensors, and the touchscreen on the thermostat is way better to use than that touch-sensitive scroll on the Nest. If you have a C-wire or don't mind installing the included Power Extender Kit on your furnace control panel (super easy), Ecobee is the way to go IMO.
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Question:
I have in the widow air conditioners and of course wifi, how would they know that I do not have central A/C? In order to get supersaver discount (85$ off each nest thermostat) I must abide to the following:
Install them
Connect them to any related home equipment
Connect them to Wi-Fi
Need help with setup?After you complete your purchase, you will receive an email with instructions for how to install and connect your devices.
(from website)
Installation details
Don't lose your perks – install your devices!
Keep your $85 bonus
When you install your new thermostat and connect it to Wi-Fi and central air conditioning within 60 days of shipment. If you don't, the $85 bonus will be charged back to your credit card.
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