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Use a smart thermostat to control the temperature in your home from anywhere, anytime, and save money. We offer bill credits on qualifying smart thermostats to help you save.

   
  


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Whether you’ve forgotten to adjust the AC before you left for work or want the house comfortable when you return from a weekend away, you won’t worry with a smart thermostat. Optimize your home’s temperature and save money on energy costs. When you register an approved smart thermostat in the APS service area, we will issue you a bill credit.
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why buy a smart thermostat?
  • Can reduce your energy costs while maintaining comfort
  • Earn a $30 bill credit per smart thermostat
  • Control remotely from your computer or smart mobile device
  • Several popular models to choose from
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    eligibility
    • You must be a current APS residential customer
    • Thermostat must be installed in your home in APS service territory
    • Thermostat must be connected to the internet and registered online with the manufacturer
    • Thermostat must be new; refurbished or used smart thermostats are not eligible
    • Bill credit amounts are limited to one thermostat per AC system (up to 5 systems per residential home)
    • Thermostat must have been purchased and activated after December 31, 2017
    • Credit cannot be combined with any other offer
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    how it works
  • Purchase any new smart thermostat from the approved list
  • Install and register your thermostat following the manufacturer's instructions
  • Click the apply now button and follow the instructions
  • Allow one to two billing cycles to receive your bill credit
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    Questions? Visit the thermostat questions tab or​ call us at 877-576-5272 or email us at greenchoice@aps.com

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    maximize your technology with aps cool rewards
    ​Are you looking for more innovative ways to use your smart thermostat? Sign up for APS Cool Rewards and let your thermostat do the work. Enrolling in the APS Cool Rewards program will allows us to raise your thermostat by up to 2 degrees during on-peak hours when energy use is very high. For enrolling, you will receive a $25 bill credit and an additional $25 participation bill credit for each year you participate.​ 

     
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    ​*Program funded by APS customers and approved by the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC). All payments of bill credit funds are contingent upon funding availability and continued approval of the program by the ACC.

    • why should I switch to a smart thermostat?
      According to ENERGY STAR®, the average household spends more than $2,000 a year on energy bills - nearly half of which goes to heating and cooling. Smart thermostats are the latest technology designed to help you save energy on heating and cooling. These internet-connected devices take your old standard programmable thermostat to the next level in several ways: they give you the ability to “communicate” with your thermostat from anywhere, some can detect the occupancy of a space, and some can create a virtual perimeter around your home so they know when you’re close to home. Some smart thermostats also have the added feature to control your HVAC system automatically by learning your schedule and behavior over time. These smart features help make your home comfortable while keeping your bills low.

      Plus, selected smart thermostats qualify for a $30 rebate from APS.
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    • which smart thermostats qualify for an APS credit?
      Click here for a current list of approved models. Thermostats must be new; refurbished or used smart thermostats are not eligible for APS credits.

      Note: Not all smart thermostats are the same. The features of smart thermostats can vary widely. To make sure that you are satisfied with your smart thermostat, be sure to review all the features in order to determine which are best suited for your circumstances and your home.
    • what is required to be eligible to receive the APS credit?
      1. You must be an APS customer and your connected thermostat must be installed in your home in APS service territory.
      2. Your smart thermostat(s) must have been purchased and activated after December 31, 2017.
      3. Your thermostat must be new; refurbished or used smart thermostats are not eligible.
      4. Credit amounts are limited to one thermostat per AC system (up to 5 systems per home).

      1. NOTE: If you have more than one system and want to apply for your second or subsequent credit, and you have a qualified Lux, Honeywell, Radio Thermostat, ecobee or Sensi thermostat, email aps@energyhub.com for assistance. If you are installing more than one qualified Nest, Vivint, or Alarm.com thermostat, any additional thermostat you set up will be automatically submitted for additional credit(s).
      2. Smart thermostat(s) must be connected to the internet and be registered online with the manufacturer.
    • how do I get a credit on my purchase?
      1. Purchase any new smart thermostat from the approved list. Refurbished or used products are not eligible. 

      2. Install and register your thermostat following the manufacturer’s instructions. 

      3. Click here and follow the instructions. 

      4. Allow one to two billing cycles to receive your bill credit

      5. If you have additional questions about your rebate, please call us at 877-576-5272 or email us at greenteamVM@apsc.com
    • I have different cooling zones in my house. Can I get a credit on more than one thermostat?
      Yes, bill credit amounts are limited to one thermostat per AC system (up to 5 systems per home).
    • which smart thermostat is right for me?
      There are a variety of smart thermostat options and features available. The following is a brief description of terminology and features used by most smart thermostat manufacturers.

      All smart thermostats are internet-connected, meaning they can be controlled remotely with a smart phone or computer. Three features that differentiate one smart thermostat from another are: occupancy sensing, geofencing and “learning” capability. Any one of these features or a combination can be offered by smart thermostat manufacturers in order to optimize your home’s comfort while minimizing your energy consumption.

      Connected: Web-based, internet-connected, WiFi-enabled and cloud-based are all terms used to describe the ability to control your thermostat remotely via smart phone, tablet or computer. One major advantage of new smart thermostats is the development of intuitive programming screens or online dashboards that make them much easier to set up your home’s cooling and heating schedules and preferences.

      Occupancy sensing: Occupancy sensors inside the thermostat or remote sensors placed throughout your home detect motion and therefore the occupancy of a space. They can trigger the HVAC system to automatically adjust to your “at home” settings when you are there or “away” settings when you’re gone.

      Geofencing: By using your smart phone to track your whereabouts, smart thermostats can detect if you are within a set proximity of your home and trigger the HVAC system to automatically adjust to your programmed settings. Users set up this virtual fence or “geofence” around their home using the smart thermostat application.

      Learning: Learning thermostats may also use home sensors and/or geofencing, but have the added benefit of learning the characteristics of your home, your schedule, and even using weather forecasts to optimize your home’s temperature, keeping you comfortable when you’re home and saving energy when you’re not.
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    • what are the best settings for my thermostat?
      Internet-connected smart thermostats still should be programmed as a starting point. ENERGY STAR® recommends the following starting points for setting energy-saving temperatures.


      Source:https://www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/publications/pubdocs/HeatingCoolingGuide%20FINAL_9-4-09.pdf (page 8)


      If your smart thermostat has the “learning” feature, it will calculate the amount of time required to cool or heat the house so that it will reach that temperature at the set time. By “examining” the performance of the previous few days, learning thermostats keep track of your schedule and the seasons. In this way, your house is always comfortable when occupied but saving the most energy when unoccupied. Once your thermostat learns your patterns, it puts your heating and cooling on autopilot.

      Remember: For every degree warmer you set your thermostat, you can expect to save 2% to 3% on your energy cooling costs.
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    • will a smart thermostat work with my existing heating and cooling system?
      Smart thermostats should work with most equipment, although some high-efficiency heating and cooling systems may work only with designated models. To make sure that you’re purchasing a smart thermostat that works with your equipment, be sure to check with the manufacturer.
    • how much can I save by using a smart thermostat?
      Energy savings vary greatly based on home characteristics and climate conditions. However, a typical home in APS territory can save up to 15% on electricity costs when the smart thermostat is set for savings and it maintains those settings. Smart thermostats can help you maintain the ideal temperature settings for energy savings without even thinking about it so you’re always comfortable and saving money.
    • I would like some help installing or troubleshooting my smart thermostat. Who can I contact?
      Every model is different so we suggest you visit the manufacturer website for support and troubleshooting.
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    • what is the bill credit amount for a qualifying smart thermostat?
      Effective January 1st, 2018 the credit for a qualifying smart thermostat is $30.