Thermostat Program
Make your thermostat work smarter
On hot summer days, when the grid is stressed, reducing energy can save energy costs and decrease pollution — and Rhode Island Energy makes it easy.
How it works
Earn a $50 instant incentive and a $20 annual incentive for every thermostat connected to a central air conditioner or central heat pump.
After enrolling your qualified thermostat, Rhode Island Energy will automatically send a signal to your thermostat to precool your home by 2 degrees Fahrenheit before the peak event and increase your thermostat setting by 4 degrees Fahrenheit during the peak event.
Peak events may occur during:
- June - September
- Weekdays and non-holidays
- Between 3-8 p.m.
There are typically 15 peak events every summer — each lasting three hours.
You can opt out of a peak event at any time by changing your thermostat setting. If the program is not a good fit for you, we may disenroll you the following year.
Enjoy these benefits
- A Wi-Fi thermostat can save up to $180 annually on your energy costs
- Receive an instant incentive for signing up for ConnectedSolutions and an annual incentive every year you stay in the program
- Reduce the burden on the electric grid, which helps keep energy costs down and lowers pollution
Enroll your thermostat
Thermostats supported by this program
| Provider | Approved thermostats |
| Alarm.com | Trane ComfortLink Control, RCS Z-Wave Communicating Thermostat, GoControl Z-wave Thermostat, Alarm.com Smart Thermostat, 2GIG Z-Wave Plus™ Battery Powered Thermostat, Trane Z-Wave Thermostat, Linear Thermostat |
| ecobee | ecobee3, ecobee3 Lite, ecobee4, ecobee SmartThermostat with voice control, Smart Thermostat Enhanced, Smart Thermostat Premium |
| Sensi | Sensi™ Wi-Fi Programmable Thermostat, Sensi Touch Wi-Fi Thermostat |
| Honeywell Home | Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat, Wi-Fi 7-Day Programmable Thermostat, Wi-Fi 9000 7-Day Programmable Thermostat, 9000 Smart Thermostat, 7-Day Programmable Smart Thermostat, VisionPro 8000 Smart Thermostat, Round Smart Thermostat, T5+ Smart Thermostat, T6 Pro Smart Thermostat, T9 Smart Thermostat, T10 Smart Thermostat |
| Lux | LUX/GEO, LUX KONO |
| Google Nest | Google Nest Thermostat, Google Nest Learning Thermostat, Google Nest Thermostat E |
| Vivint | Vivint Smart Thermostat |
If you have questions about ConnectedSolutions, please email rienergy@energyhub.com.
More information
Frequently asked questions
Where can I purchase a Wi-Fi thermostat?
Options for purchasing a supported Wi-Fi thermostat:
- Your local hardware store
- Online retailers, such as Amazon
- The Rhode Island Energy Marketplace
- During a Rhode Island Energy home energy assessment
Am I eligible if I don’t have a central air conditioner or central heat pump?
Unfortunately, you are not eligible for ConnectedSolutions if you don't have a central air conditioner or central heat pump.
A central air conditioner or heat pump cools most of a home or small business. A central heat pump is an all-in-one system that also heats the property. Central air conditioners and heat pumps are available as both ducted and ductless systems.
Window air conditioners and heating systems that do not cool are not eligible for the ConnectedSolutions program.
If you would like to purchase a central air conditioner or central heat pump, you can find rebates on new, energy-efficient systems on our ways to save page.
When will I receive my incentive for participating in ConnectedSolutions?
You will receive an instant $50 virtual prepaid MasterCard per thermostat after being accepted into the program. The process time is typically four to six weeks. At the end of the summer season, you will also receive a $20 virtual prepaid MasterCard . You will receive multiple emails to claim their virtual prepaid MasterCard. If the virtual MasterCard is not redeemed within 7 days, a physical MasterCard will be mailed to them at no cost.
You must be enrolled on or before August 15 to receive an incentive for the current summer season.
What if I choose to unenroll from the program?
If you would like to unenroll your thermostat, please send an email with your name, address, and thermostat type to rienergy@energyhub.com