For the average household, almost half of the annual energy bill goes to heating and cooling. That can add up to more than $900 a year. Being smart about how you control your temperature settings will help you save money and stay comfortable in your home. Smart thermostats offer the ability to monitor and adjust your home’s temperature even when you are away.
What exactly is a smart thermostat? A smart thermostat is a WiFi enabled device that automatically adjusts heating and cooling temperature settings in your home for optimal performance. They also, over time, learn your routines. For instance, if you normally return home from work at 5:30pm it will begin heating or cooling your house so it reaches your desired temperature by the time you arrive. Another great feature is that they can be managed through your smartphone. This allows you to adjust your settings while you’re away from home. They also provide a geeky amount of temperature and usage data that you can track and manage.
To help ease the cost of upgrading to a smart thermostat, we offer rebates on selected models that have earned the ENERGY STAR. They go through an independent certification process that verifies energy savings based on extensive field data. Different brands of thermostats use slightly different features to help homeowners save energy, so do your research, and choose the ENERGY STAR smart thermostat that’s right for you.
We offer a $100 rebate on the following smart thermostats:
• Nest 3rd Gen, NestE
• Ecobee 3, Ecobee 4, Ecobee Smart – Voice Control
For questions about our rebates on smart thermostats contact our Energy Services Department at:
509-546-5967 or energyservices@franklinpud.com