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:- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Dakota
- Texas
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
Top Comments
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.
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.
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Georgia power here btw
I currently mostly use HomeKit. I have some Google devices (Nest Protect, RIP) but I have a Starling Hub/bridge that brings them over. But one annoying thing is the Nest is also seen as (another) TV device. Another thing I researched is the Nest 4th Gen must use Google Home app, no Nest app nor webpage.
Georgia power here btw
Ecobee all the way
I can't get to those deals from the MasSave website, so it's kind of concerning.
I can't get to those deals from the MasSave website, so it's kind of concerning.
MassSave is legit. It's the state's energy efficiency, weatherization, greening agency. Discounts on insulation, heat pumps, heating, water tanks, free LEDs for incandescents, etc. Great resource. Have your home inspected if you have not already.
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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.
I can vouch for the site. Have ordered and received free/inexpensive Sensi thermostats here in NH
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But be careful if you have solar you can't opt in
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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.