Smart thermostats are not eligible for the energy credit. See Can I claim energy-efficient appliances or energy-saving home improvements? You may be able to claim it under your home office. Repairs are deducted, where as improvements are depreciated.

On these days, Austin Energy will briefly adjust your thermostat settings by a few degrees only as needed to help manage high energy use throughout the community, known as peak energy demand. Adjust your thermostat upward 2 to 4 degrees, no higher than 85 degrees. Occur on weekdays only (no weekends or holidays).

A smart thermostat is a Wi-Fi enabled device that automatically adjusts heating and cooling temperature settings in your home for optimal performance. Smart thermostats that earn the ENERGY STAR label have been independently certified, based on actual field data, to deliver energy savings.

The thermostat control is just the beginning. Not too long from now, with your permission, computers from the power company could also control your hot water heater, your refrigerator, your rooftop solar panels and more. It will allow them, on a large scale, to lower energy use when supplies are low and demand is high.

Power companies usually do these programs in partnerships with the tech companies that provide the devices. Smart Savers Texas is administered by a company called EnergyHub and is available through smart thermostats made by Alarm.com, Lux, Google’s Nest, Radio Thermostat, Sensi, Vivint, and ecobee.

Smart Savers Texas is administered by a company called EnergyHub and is available through smart thermostats made by Alarm.com, Lux, Google’s Nest, Radio Thermostat, Sensi, Vivint, and ecobee.

Simply replacing an already enrolled smart thermostat with a new smart thermostat in the same household is not eligible for an additional incentive. You must agree to a post-installation inspection by Austin Energy, if necessary.

When demand decreases, we all save. Austin Energy is committed to helping our customers achieve the greatest savings possible. Become a Power Partner to save energy and money. Enjoy an $85 bill credit for each smart thermostat you enroll in the Power Partner program.

Your installer must size equipment to an approved ACCA Manual J methodology or Austin Energy’s Air Conditioning Sizing Guidance (pdf). You must attach proof that your equipment meets the sizing requirement (Manual J or Austin Energy’s Air Conditioning Sizing Guidance (pdf). You must agree to a post-installation inspection by Austin Energy.

The system will accept any of the following file formats: Call Austin Energy Customer Energy Solutions at 512-482-5346 or email us if you have questions about your rebate status or need help with your rebate application. You must use a participating contractor to install the equipment to qualify for this offering.