$50 smart thermostat rebates help you save
“Don’t touch the thermostat.” How many times did we hear that growing up? Unfortunately our parents were right. Heating or cooling your home can account for over 50% of your total energy use.
Programming your thermostat is an easy way to start saving but unfortunately not many people take advantage of their programmable thermostat to adjust the temperature of their home throughout the day. A smart thermostat can make these adjustments for you automatically.
8 reasons to choose a smart thermostat
1. Save as much as $180 each year
Smart thermostats can pay for themselves in 2 years or less. ENERGY STAR® estimates that you can save as much as $180 each year on your energy bills when you program your thermostat to automatically adjust your temperature throughout the day. And most models cost less than $200 after your $50 rebate. The learning features of a smart thermostat make those temperature adjustments automatically based on your schedule so you won’t have to worry about fiddling with the thermostat.
2. Easy to use
If you can use a smartphone, using your smart thermostat will be a breeze. Most models have touch screens and intuitive modern design. Some models like Nest even light up when you walk in the room. If you have a smart home device like Amazon Alexa or Google Home Hub, you can control most popular smart thermostats with voice commands.
3. Smart features
Smart thermostats have a wide range of features to help you automate your savings and increase your comfort. They can learn your schedule to automatically adjust the temperature when you leave home and to make sure your home is comfortable when you return.
4. Comfort in every room
Traditional thermostats can only read the temperature in one location. The problem is homes aren’t the same temperature in every room. Models like Google Nest Learning Thermostat and ecobee have remote temperature sensors so you can heat or cool the room of your choice to the most comfortable temperature.
5. Control from anywhere
Most smart thermostats also have smartphone apps so you can control your thermostat from your phone. Imagine being able to adjust the temperature of your home from your bed, at work, or even on vacation.
6. Analyze your energy use
Some smart thermostat models will provide you with monthly reports so you can see: How much energy you’ve used on heating and cooling, how much you’ve saved, comparisons to previous months, and even educated guesses about why your energy use has changed.
7. Simple Installation
A contractor can install your smart thermostat for you. If you do want to tackle the project, most brands estimate it will only take you 20-30 minutes to install. You should always follow local codes and requirements and the manufacturer’s recommended installation instructions when installing a thermostat.
Apply for your rebate today
Once approved, you should receive your cash rebate within 2 to 3 weeks. If you have additional questions, contact the WarmWise Rebate Processing Center at 1-877-623-5065 or email rebates@columbiagasva.com.
How to qualify
- Rebates are available to Columbia Gas of Virginia residential customers for ENERGY STAR® smart thermostats.
- All efficiency measures must have been purchased and installed on or after January 1, 2024.
- Your rebate application must be received within 120 days of purchase and installation of a qualifying furnace, or by January 31, 2025, whichever is sooner.
- All measures are eligible only if the residence has primary natural gas heating and are eligible only as retrofit installation in existing homes.
- Rebate quantities are limited. WarmWise rebates and program offerings are not guaranteed. Program funding is limited to levels approved by the Virginia State Corporation Commission.
- Rebate and program requests are processed and approved on a first-come, first-served basis
Information for renters
An Authorized Agent Addendum is required when a renter submits a rebate request on behalf of the property owner/manager.
WarmWise rebates and program offerings are not guaranteed. Program funding is limited to levels approved by the Virginia State Corporation Commission. Rebate and program requests are processed and approved on a first-come, first-served basis.
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The smart thermostat rebate is a limit of 1 per customer