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frontpagePurpleFruit402 posted Apr 12, 2023 4:30 PM

Select Utility Companies: Google Nest Thermostat

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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 PurpleFruit402 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.
  • Disclaimer: *Terms and conditions apply, see energy provider website for more details. Google Nest Thermostat $129.99 MSRP and Google Nest Learning Thermostat $249.00 excludes any tax and shipping charges.
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Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Please refer to forum thread for deal discussion.
    • 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.

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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 PurpleFruit402 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.
  • Disclaimer: *Terms and conditions apply, see energy provider website for more details. Google Nest Thermostat $129.99 MSRP and Google Nest Learning Thermostat $249.00 excludes any tax and shipping charges.
Example Participating Locations/Services (prices below after all rebates & discounts, which may require enrollment in a savings/rewards program):

Editor's Notes

Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Please refer to forum thread for deal discussion.
    • 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.

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djagger
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Copying some of my comments from previous utility thermostat rebate deal listings since I'm seeing some of the same hyperbolic statements about government/big brother control, a lack of final say on your thermostat, or that commercial and industrial (C&I) customers are never asked to reduce their cooling as well. Which are generally misleading or just plain untrue. And yes, there are absolutely C&I programs like this, but they're different. They're broadly called Automated Demand Response programs and they offer $ based on how much load a C&I customer can shed when called upon. They're more custom since they target big users like huge chain stores, refineries, water treatment plants, irrigation pumps, etc..., and as such, they end up shelling out more cash since these C&I customers have a lot more load they can shed. But why shouldn't there also be a regular ol person program like this one as well? I'd like to get a free smart thermostat in exchange for increasing my thermostat by 4 degrees F for ~4 hours 12 times per year. Where I can opt out any time I want but there is some financial penalty if I do so. But I get that this deal isn't for everyone.

Here is a previous similar thread for reference: https://slickdeals.net/f/15956818-select-utility-companies-google-nest-thermostat-from-free-active-account-required?p=156793042#post156793042

First Comment:

"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 or heavily discounted 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."

Second Comment:

"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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UniqueDolphin3133
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My energy company will give you a discount, but in summer when it's real hot to reduce load on their system they will set the temp to 77 during the hottest hours of day and you can't lower it
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sasicbit
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Energy and water company idiots are always turning towards residential customers while industries and corporations blatantly overuse electricty and water while paying 100s of millions of $$$ in the form of lobbying money to keep the local governments shut. Classic.
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Apr 13, 2023 5:46 PM
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SporkinumApr 13, 2023 5:46 PM
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These are the deals that Ameren Illinois sent me today.
Google Nest Thermostat
$129.99 MSRP
Your Price: $0

Google Nest Learning Thermostat
$249.00 MSRP
Your Price: $74

Emerson Sensi™
$129.00 MSRP
Your Price: $0

Emerson Sensi™ Touch
$169.00 MSRP
Your Price: $14

ecobee3 lite
$149.99 MSRP
Your Price: $4.99

ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced
$189.99 MSRP
Your Price: $44.99

ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium
$249.99 MSRP
Your Price: $94.99
Apr 13, 2023 5:48 PM
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skwishbotApr 13, 2023 5:48 PM
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Quote from HE1 :
77? During global warming? Yeah I'm out lol
77 is 77 no matter the temperature outside...
Apr 13, 2023 5:54 PM
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djaggerApr 13, 2023 5:54 PM
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Copying some of my comments from previous utility thermostat rebate deal listings since I'm seeing some of the same hyperbolic statements about government/big brother control, a lack of final say on your thermostat, or that commercial and industrial (C&I) customers are never asked to reduce their cooling as well. Which are generally misleading or just plain untrue. And yes, there are absolutely C&I programs like this, but they're different. They're broadly called Automated Demand Response programs and they offer $ based on how much load a C&I customer can shed when called upon. They're more custom since they target big users like huge chain stores, refineries, water treatment plants, irrigation pumps, etc..., and as such, they end up shelling out more cash since these C&I customers have a lot more load they can shed. But why shouldn't there also be a regular ol person program like this one as well? I'd like to get a free smart thermostat in exchange for increasing my thermostat by 4 degrees F for ~4 hours 12 times per year. Where I can opt out any time I want but there is some financial penalty if I do so. But I get that this deal isn't for everyone.

Here is a previous similar thread for reference: https://slickdeals.net/f/15956818-select-utility-companies-google-nest-thermostat-from-free-active-account-required?p=156793042#post156793042

First Comment:

"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 or heavily discounted 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."

Second Comment:

"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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Apr 13, 2023 6:01 PM
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djaggerApr 13, 2023 6:01 PM
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Quote from sasicbit :
Energy and water company idiots are always turning towards residential customers while industries and corporations blatantly overuse electricty and water while paying 100s of millions of $$$ in the form of lobbying money to keep the local governments shut. Classic.
You know that there are also commercial and industrial programs similar to this as well, right? They just operate at a different scale and don't get posted on consumer deal websites because, well, it's not for consumers, it's for commercial and industrial businesses.

Why can't an offering also be put out to regular consumers like you and me? If I want a heavily discounted for free smart thermostat for increasing my thermostat temperature sometimes, cool. If you don't, that's cool too.

But let's not pretend that utilities are only offering this type of stuff to regular Joe's because I do know that isn't true. Happy to post a link to some of the C&I offerings if you'd like to see. I know PG&E in California and Exel Energy in Colorado offer incentive like this for C&I folks.
Apr 13, 2023 6:04 PM
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The AncientApr 13, 2023 6:04 PM
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Quote from HE1 :
77? During global warming? Yeah I'm out lol
This makes no sense. Outside temperature should have no bearing on how low you set your temperature.
Apr 13, 2023 6:06 PM
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JimG9783Apr 13, 2023 6:06 PM
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Quote from scrapplejoe :
Florida gets shafted
yet again, JEA and FPL screwing the state of "Free"dom.

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Apr 13, 2023 6:08 PM
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PrincipalMemberApr 13, 2023 6:08 PM
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Quote from The Ancient :
This makes no sense. Outside temperature should have no bearing on how low you set your temperature.
Not that I am defending the original guy who made the comment about global warming, one thing that I have observed that on a drizzly cloudy day, 70F at home feels chillier than 70F on a nice sunny day. May be it is human perception of the outside that changes how our body feels about the same temperature.
Apr 13, 2023 6:18 PM
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Vice_MonkeyApr 13, 2023 6:18 PM
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Quote from fatbaby :
Those who complained about the thermostat control by electric companies... As dehchoppa pointed out, it is not government who is controlling. Also, if the meat factory stops producing meat, who will you blame... just curious Check on the tragedy of the commons.
I would celebrate if they stopped producing meat and I also don't think 77 is too hot. Lose some weight and control your humidity and that's a fine temp.
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Apr 13, 2023 7:14 PM
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euuser27067597Apr 13, 2023 7:14 PM
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Quote from izzletodasmizzl :
I at least can confirm that PSE in Washington does not require you be enrolled in any special program with the thermostats they sell. Bought my Ecobee through them and no requirements.
Comment I was looking for. Thanks
Apr 13, 2023 7:33 PM
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bbensleyApr 13, 2023 7:33 PM
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We got the Google Nest Thermostat in our home 2 years ago. Here in Indianapolis (AES) - the program allows them to throttle your thermostat for 5 hours between 12p and 6p - only on weekdays - when they initiate what they call a "Demand Response Event" - basically heavy usage due to hot temps. The program allows them to do a maximum of 15 events per calendar year. Prior to the event they'll "pre cool" (their words) your home while the event lasts.

I can only remember maybe 3-5 events per summer over the last two years. And it only happens during the week while we're not typically home.

At least for us, the energy company having control has been a complete non factor. Would gladly do again for the convenience and value of a free smart thermostat.

EDIT:
Adding these two quotes from the T&C of the AES Policy:
"However, this doesn't mean you lose control of your settings: you'll always be notified about upcoming Demand Response Events, and you can override automatic adjustments at any time."
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"You will be notified via email and on your thermostat the morning of each Demand Response Event, and can opt out as needed."
Last edited by bbensley April 13, 2023 at 03:08 PM.
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Apr 13, 2023 7:50 PM
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SasatkApr 13, 2023 7:50 PM
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Thank you very much. $49 for nest learning Wow!!!
Apr 13, 2023 7:53 PM
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SasatkApr 13, 2023 7:53 PM
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Quote from Sporkinum :
These are the deals that Ameren Illinois sent me today.
Google Nest Thermostat
$129.99 MSRP
Your Price: $0

Google Nest Learning Thermostat
$249.00 MSRP
Your Price: $74

Emerson Sensi™
$129.00 MSRP
Your Price: $0

Emerson Sensi™ Touch
$169.00 MSRP
Your Price: $14

ecobee3 lite
$149.99 MSRP
Your Price: $4.99

ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced
$189.99 MSRP
Your Price: $44.99

ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium
$249.99 MSRP
Your Price: $94.99
Lol soon Offerup?
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Apr 13, 2023 8:05 PM
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thanamesjamesApr 13, 2023 8:05 PM
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Quote from WiseShape6317 :
Worse yet back in the day Nest had a cloud outage and all or most customers were locked out of their thermostats.
Without a way to override the AI these iot devices can be bad news.
I've had a Nest since 2017ish. If you're referring to 2019, it just functions as a standard thermostat if there is an outage. Meaning you cant control it with your phone or computer, but you just walk up to it and set it like every thermostat for the last 60 years.
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NDmanApr 13, 2023 8:16 PM
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Thanks OP.

For SoCalGas, the cost is $24. Then they tag $9.99 for shipping, and tax on the original price of $129 (i.e. $12 and change) so it's $46.25 out the door. Still good!
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