Smart Thermostats

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Saving money on your heating bill just got a lot smarter. Installing a Smart Thermostat can keep your home comfortable while reducing energy use. They automatically adjust to energy-saving temperatures to help you save money on your heating and cooling bills.
  • Adjust the thermostat from anywhere.
  • Program and use it with ease.
  • Save energy and increase comfort.
  • Set it to vacation mode when you are away from home.

Incentive Information

Standard Rebates:
Smart thermostat, self-installed: $140
Smart thermostat, HVAC contractor-installed: $165

LIMITED TIME OFFER (expires 9/30/2024):
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One free smart thermostat or smart thermostat rebate per qualifying system, with a limit of two per household, every five years.
Requirements
1. You must be an active Cowlitz PUD customer served by a residential rate. To be eligible for a rebate, your account must be in good standing. Cowlitz PUD reserves the right to withhold rebate funds and apply to past-due account balance.

2. Smart thermostat must:
• Be listed on BPA’s qualified products list.
• Be installed in a residence within Cowlitz PUD’s service area.
• Have occupancy detection set to “on” and be set to the geographic location where the thermostat is located.

3. Existing and new construction single-family homes, manufactured homes, and multifamily homes are eligible.

4. Home must be heated with an electric forced-air furnace or electric heat pump. Homes with dual fuel heat sources are not eligible.

5. Limit of one smart thermostat rebate per qualifying heating system with a limit of two per residence, every five years.

6. The rebate cannot exceed the purchase price of the thermostat.

7. Program requirements and available rebates are subject to change without prior notice.
Steps to Participate
1. Purchase and install a qualifying smart thermostat.

2. Complete the “Residential Smart Thermostat Rebate Application,” and attach a copy of the purchase receipt showing the brand name, model number, order/purchase date, and cost. Completed applications must be submitted to Cowlitz PUD within 90 days of purchase.

3. Cowlitz PUD will verify the information on the application. The rebate will be issued by check within eight weeks of approval.

Contact Cowlitz PUD Energy Efficiency Services at:
(360) 501-9514 • Toll-Free: (800) 631-1131 • Email: eeservices@cowlitzpud.org