Various Utility Companies are offering current Account Holders in Select States: Google Nest Thermostat or Nest Learning Thermostat on sale for prices listed below. Shipping may vary by location and provider.
Thanks to Staff Member DLS4U for sharing this deal.
Offer Notes:
Rebate amounts and requirements vary depending on the utility provider; requirements may include enrollment in rewards/savings programs. Other limitations & eligibility requirements may apply, e.g., connection to central AC.
Example Participating Locations/Services (prices below after all rebates & discounts, which may require enrollment in a savings/rewards program):
Various Utility Companies in 32 states areoffering eligible customers Google Nest thermostats for as little as $0 outside ofshipping and taxes (no rebate or coupon required). Get up to $129 off of aGoogle Nest Thermostat valued at $129.99 or up to $170 off of a Nest Learning Thermostatvalued at $249 through August 21st.
I came here expecting some of these replies and wanted to give a reasonable answer.
First - no, the utilities are generally not "controlling" your thermostat. The situation these commenters are referring to is called demand response (DR). Where the utilities will pay their consumers to shift or reduce their demand during times of grid strain to reduce the likelihood of brown or blackouts. For this to happen you need to enroll in the DR program itself, you'll know if you're doing this. Utilities can't just enroll you without your notice.
Second - even if you are in one of these DR programs, you absolutely always have final control over your thermostat and temperature setting. You ALWAYS have the option to opt-out of DR events and keep your thermostat or AC humming along at whatever temperature you want. Yes, if you're enrolled in one of these DR programs and you opt-out, your electric bill may be higher. But that's the whole point. If the utility is offering free stuff (like a thermostat) and ongoing revenue to participate in a DR program, but you opt-out of actually participating? It hurts the utility (and the rest of the grid for that matter), who was expecting you to provide relief so there is some financial incentives there.
I'm just tried of people sensationalizing this stuff. Geeze.
My experience here is as someone who helps implement some of these types of programs for a few utilities around the country. I predominately work with commercial and industrial customers but interact with the residential side of things as well.
F*** Tennessee
You're energy usage is the product. Utilities offer rebates for these types of products (just like LED lights or insulation) because they can save energy. Most utilities in the United States are decoupled from their revenue. Meaning that the utility receives the same revenue regardless of the energy they delivery. So it's in their best interest to help you save energy. You as their utility consumer using less energy = the utility having to delivery less energy or build more energy infrastructure. That's the entire point here.
It's not about data mining for the utility. They don't get that visibility with any demand response programs. Does google for their nest product? Sure, but that's different than what other folks have being talking about here as google isn't offering the rebate. It's about the utility having an incentive to encourage you to use less energy, that's why they offer rebates and discounts on these things.
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I'm just repeating what you said. Please tell me which of my statements (paraphrased) are untrue about what you said?
1. You can go to the grocery store and while you are out, the device/application will shut down your thermostat so that it could potentially go from 72 to 80.
2. This device and the applications are awful.
3. You know they're awful because you work on them specifically and program them..
I signed up for this with the Ecobee promotion from BGE in Maryland. It was free if you allowed them to cycle your compressor during high usage times.
I signed up and then called about a week later and unenrolled. There was no requirement to keep the peak usage program in order to keep the Ecobee
Also did this with BGE in Maryland. Just moved and it looks like the program was discontinued in 2020. Im gonna go back to my old place and swipe my ecobee lite before I sell it. Enjoy that little thing. Don't really trust Google's Nest.
that thermostat sucks, the home app is shockingly crappy too. get the ecobee if you want one of these data miners, reliable, good app, easy to program and setup.
Which ecobee is good? Is it integrated well with google nest minis?
how does utility company verify its installed at the customer's house. I can have my friend order (for me) from his utility company. But on their order page they have it listed as "Products must be installed at the address associated with the account number"
Alabama Power reimburses back upto $200 on smart thermostat purchases with a hassle online reimbursement process. I just got my virtual gift card for $200 within 3 weeks of applying for a Nest learning thermostat. https://www.alabamapower.com/resi...tives.html
Arizona aps just stopped the cool reward for the nest thermostat. Only the learning thermostat get the cool reward now. Which mean i am forced to buy the expensive one if i want to continue with the cool reward program for the summer.
Enter Pro ID for 5-Year Extended Pro Warranty of thermostats
To activate an Extended Pro Warranty, you must enter your Nest Pro ID upon thermostat installation.
If you need a pro ID I can share from my nest pro installer. PM me
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First - no, the utilities are generally not "controlling" your thermostat. The situation these commenters are referring to is called demand response (DR). Where the utilities will pay their consumers to shift or reduce their demand during times of grid strain to reduce the likelihood of brown or blackouts. For this to happen you need to enroll in the DR program itself, you'll know if you're doing this. Utilities can't just enroll you without your notice.
Second - even if you are in one of these DR programs, you absolutely always have final control over your thermostat and temperature setting. You ALWAYS have the option to opt-out of DR events and keep your thermostat or AC humming along at whatever temperature you want. Yes, if you're enrolled in one of these DR programs and you opt-out, your electric bill may be higher. But that's the whole point. If the utility is offering free stuff (like a thermostat) and ongoing revenue to participate in a DR program, but you opt-out of actually participating? It hurts the utility (and the rest of the grid for that matter), who was expecting you to provide relief so there is some financial incentives there.
I'm just tried of people sensationalizing this stuff. Geeze.
My experience here is as someone who helps implement some of these types of programs for a few utilities around the country. I predominately work with commercial and industrial customers but interact with the residential side of things as well.
It's not about data mining for the utility. They don't get that visibility with any demand response programs. Does google for their nest product? Sure, but that's different than what other folks have being talking about here as google isn't offering the rebate. It's about the utility having an incentive to encourage you to use less energy, that's why they offer rebates and discounts on these things.
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1. You can go to the grocery store and while you are out, the device/application will shut down your thermostat so that it could potentially go from 72 to 80.
2. This device and the applications are awful.
3. You know they're awful because you work on them specifically and program them..
I signed up and then called about a week later and unenrolled. There was no requirement to keep the peak usage program in order to keep the Ecobee
Also did this with BGE in Maryland. Just moved and it looks like the program was discontinued in 2020. Im gonna go back to my old place and swipe my ecobee lite before I sell it. Enjoy that little thing. Don't really trust Google's Nest.
Which ecobee is good? Is it integrated well with google nest minis?
how does utility company verify its installed at the customer's house. I can have my friend order (for me) from his utility company. But on their order page they have it listed as "Products must be installed at the address associated with the account number"
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Columbia Gas of Ohio
Google Nest Thermostat - $24.99
Nest Learning Thermostat - $104
To activate an Extended Pro Warranty, you must enter your Nest Pro ID upon thermostat installation.
If you need a pro ID I can share from my nest pro installer. PM me
Google Nest Thermostat -
Free$29.99Nest Learning Thermostat -
$79$149NC Duke:
Google Nest Thermostat -
$49.99$79.99Nest Learning Thermostat -
$129$199This is direct from Google:
Google Nest Thermostat - $99.99
Nest Learning Thermostat - $199