Connected Thermostats

Smart thermostats make controlling the temperature of your building easy. They help you save money on heating and cooling by letting you program operating schedules, temperature set-points, and supply-fan operation during unoccupied periods.

Benefits

Better temperature control

Convenient and easy to use

Year-round savings

Incentive

$350

Incentive paid per qualifying thermostat

These PUD incentives often pay for your full project costs, with nothing out of pocket to you. Just in case, any upgrades beyond PUD incentives qualify for low-rate EnergySmart financing.

Eligibility

Is your building eligible for an incentive on connected thermostats?

Commercial Rebate Exclusions

The following properties are not eligible for the commercial rebate program, regardless of meter type:
❌ Short-term rentals (e.g., vacation rentals, Airbnb, VRBO)
❌ Long-term rental properties
❌ Condos and townhomes
❌ Cabins and other residential-style lodging

However, these properties may qualify for rebates through the residential rebate program. Please visit the Residential Rebates page more information.

1. Your Space and Heating

Heating must be electric
HVAC system must serve an existing space
HVAC system that will be controlled by the new thermostat must have an existing supply fan
New connected thermostat must replace an existing thermostat that is not web-enabled

Buildings are eligible for more than one connected thermostat, as long as each connected thermostat controls an existing HVAC system with a separate supply fan serving a separate zone.

Note: New construction and additions are not eligible. Hotel rooms are not eligible.

2. New Connected Thermostat

Your new thermostat must:

Be listed on this Qualified Product List
Have limited duration occupied-period override
Allow multiple setback schedules with energy-savings temperature set-points during unoccupied periods, including evenings, holidays and breaks
Be capable of scheduling the supply fan to operate continuously during occupied periods, and to operate in auto mode during unoccupied periods
Have remote, web-based monitoring and programming
Retain settings during power or internet losses (for example, with battery and memory back-up)

3. Paperwork

Completed Connected Thermostat Application Form
Equipment or contractor invoice showing cost, purchase/order date, and that the equipment meets eligibility requirements (manufacturer, model number, serial number if Ecobee ESM Si, and quantity installed)