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frontpage Posted by DLS4U | Staff • Apr 9, 2025
frontpage Posted by DLS4U | Staff • Apr 9, 2025

Select Utility Companies (Active Accounts): Google Nest Thermostat

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Various Utility Companies are offering for current Account Holders in Select States: a Google Nest Thermostat for as low as Free or the Nest Learning Thermostat 4th Gen + Room Sensor for as low $60 from select Utility Companies below (terms apply). Shipping fees may vary by location / provider.

Thanks to Staff Member DLS4U for sharing this deal.
  • Offer Notes:
    • Rebate amounts and qualifications vary by utility company; deeper discounts may require joining utility programs. Additional limitations and eligibility criteria, like central AC connection, may apply.
    • Participation in utility programs is voluntary, and you can opt-out without penalty after buying a discounted smart thermostat.
    • Utility companies offer discounts on other smart thermostat brands as well
    • *Terms apply. Visit the energy provider's website for details. Google Nest Thermostat MSRP is $129.99, excluding taxes and shipping.
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Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Please see the original post for additional deal ideas, details & refer to the comments below for discussion.
  • Offer valid for a limited time only / while supplies last at select eligible Utility Companies.
  • Pricing and participating may vary.

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Various Utility Companies are offering for current Account Holders in Select States: a Google Nest Thermostat for as low as Free or the Nest Learning Thermostat 4th Gen + Room Sensor for as low $60 from select Utility Companies below (terms apply). Shipping fees may vary by location / provider.

Thanks to Staff Member DLS4U for sharing this deal.
  • Offer Notes:
    • Rebate amounts and qualifications vary by utility company; deeper discounts may require joining utility programs. Additional limitations and eligibility criteria, like central AC connection, may apply.
    • Participation in utility programs is voluntary, and you can opt-out without penalty after buying a discounted smart thermostat.
    • Utility companies offer discounts on other smart thermostat brands as well
    • *Terms apply. Visit the energy provider's website for details. Google Nest Thermostat MSRP is $129.99, excluding taxes and shipping.
Available:

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Please see the original post for additional deal ideas, details & refer to the comments below for discussion.
  • Offer valid for a limited time only / while supplies last at select eligible Utility Companies.
  • Pricing and participating may vary.

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If you opted into one of the Renew programs, of course it was being fiddled with.

You agreed to let the power company remotely control your thermostat.

That is not the default for these, but that's why you get them cheaper through incentives.
It's based on peak loads and blackout prevention.

So, yes, chances are that when it's really hot out, more people will be using their AC and thus peak load will be easier to hit.

But heat also puts more stress on the grid just because components get overworked and become less efficient the warmer they are.

However, there is a workaround. If you take the Nest offline, they won't be able to control it and you'll stay enrolled in Renew.

Just don't do this too often, as there's a monthly requirement for availability. They'll kick you out of the program, blacklist the device from being Renew eligible, and charge you for the thermostat.
Interesting, as installation is pretty straight forward for homes made after 1950. I think the issue for most will be the the "enrollment" for their provider to control their temps remotely. If people want these, just get it outright and install it.. never let your utility company control anything in your house.

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And in this episode of "Idaho once again doesn't give a sh!t…"

*shakes fist*
Apr 21, 2025
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DonV1962
Apr 21, 2025
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I'm thinking this "deal" is for money the DOGE is maybe wanting back. I've got in on these a few times but it feels kind of ugly knowing other people that may not want a Nest are forced to subsidise my free ones.
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Apr 22, 2025
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1grotimax
Apr 22, 2025
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Our utility offers Ecobee thermostats, are they a better option than nest? BTW, I'm not a Google fan
Apr 22, 2025
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NavyPartner2334
Apr 22, 2025
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So they can shut it off and on when they want? Yeah no thanks, read the fine print. Remember when something is "free" you are the product.
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adam.oakes83
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Quote from Adeezl :
Interesting, as installation is pretty straight forward for homes made after 1950. I think the issue for most will be the the "enrollment" for their provider to control their temps remotely. If people want these, just get it outright and install it.. never let your utility company control anything in your house. worship

I installed mine with two wires system. To address this, one would simply need a 24volt transformer wired into the electrica for the additional two other wires to power on the nest thermostat.
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chitown23
Apr 23, 2025
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Quote from SooroK :
Ecobee all the way

I had both and really disliked ecobee and it wouldn't regulate temp even with the sensors. App was not great either
Apr 23, 2025
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efey
Apr 23, 2025
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I don't recommend this for the summer if you have pets at home in a very hot climate

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raghav.rathi2
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Tennessee?
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James_bond003
Apr 23, 2025
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No electric company we have in our area is on the program in Texas.
So is $189.99 without any program a good price or should I wait for it to come down further?
Apr 23, 2025
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monkeybiz
Apr 23, 2025
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I got that Sensi Touch Smart Thermostat - Black
$169.00 for free several months ago... Keep WA green, and blue!

Wish I needed and EV charger, $599 for one buck. I'm aiming to get an E-TRIKE somehow soon.
Apr 23, 2025
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Glich
Apr 23, 2025
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anyone know if you can do these again after so long? i did a deal like this a LONG time ago.
Apr 23, 2025
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bpnoy3
Apr 23, 2025
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I would never let a company control my home
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slevin8nine
Apr 28, 2025
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I just got the cheap one in CA. It seems like it's included in the retirement of the older models. https://www.androidauthority.com/...n-3548283/

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