⚠️ Verify current program details at your utility’s website. Programs change each year.

Georgia homeowners can claim $50–75 back on a qualifying smart thermostat through Georgia Power, the state’s dominant utility. In northwestern Georgia counties served by TVA-area cooperatives, rebates can run much higher: $100–300+ through TVA EnergyRight programs.

Georgia Power Smart Thermostat Rebate

Georgia Power is the largest utility in Georgia, serving about 2.7 million customers across most of the state.

Rebate amount: $50–75 per qualifying smart thermostat
Who qualifies: Georgia Power residential customers with ENERGY STAR certified thermostat
How to apply: Submit through Georgia Power’s rebate portal at georgiapower.com after purchase

Demand-response: Georgia Power’s EnerSmart Home program and similar demand-response offerings pay ongoing credits for allowing temperature adjustments during peak periods. Qualifying thermostat models and credit amounts vary, so check with Georgia Power or look in your ecobee/Nest app for available Georgia Power programs.

TVA EnergyRight (Northern Georgia)

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) serves parts of northwestern Georgia through the TVA EnergyRight program and member electric cooperatives. TVA runs some of the more generous smart thermostat programs in the South.

TVA EnergyRight rebates have varied by a wide margin year to year: from $100 to $300+ for qualifying thermostats, often higher than standard utility programs. These amounts reflect TVA’s heavy focus on demand-response capacity reduction.

How to find your TVA-area utility: Residential customers in Catoosa, Dade, Walker, Chattooga, and other northwestern Georgia counties may be served by EMCs (Electric Membership Cooperatives) that partner with TVA. Your electric bill will show your utility name.

See Smart Thermostat Demand Response Programs: How to Earn Bill Credits for more on how TVA’s demand-response programs work nationally.

Rural Electric Cooperatives

Georgia has numerous electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) outside Georgia Power’s service territory. Cooperatives including Sawnee EMC, Cobb EMC, GreyStone Power, and others have their own efficiency programs; some offer thermostat rebates on their own.

Check your cooperative’s website for current thermostat rebate availability. Cooperative programs are often less publicized than Georgia Power’s but can be equally generous.

Qualifying Models

Georgia-eligible thermostats: ecobee Enhanced/Premium, Google Nest, Honeywell T9/Sensi, Amazon Smart Thermostat (utility, rebate amount, demand-response eligibility)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Georgia Power offer smart thermostat rebates?
Yes, $50–75 for ENERGY STAR certified models. Apply through the rebate portal at georgiapower.com. Verify current availability before purchasing.

What is the TVA EnergyRight thermostat rebate?
TVA EnergyRight offers rebates through member electric cooperatives in TVA-served areas. Amounts have varied from $100–300+ depending on the program year and specific cooperative. Verify at tva.com/energy-right or with your local cooperative.

Am I served by Georgia Power or a TVA utility?
Check your electric bill: it will show your utility’s name. Georgia Power serves most of the state; TVA-area utilities mainly serve northwestern Georgia. Rural areas may be served by electric cooperatives.

Can I participate in demand-response programs in Georgia?
Yes. Georgia Power has demand-response programs, and TVA-area utilities have their own. Check your utility’s website or the ecobee app (Energy → Utility Programs) for available programs in your service territory.

What thermostat qualifies for Georgia Power’s rebate?
Georgia Power requires ENERGY STAR certification. Common qualifying models include ecobee Enhanced/Premium, Google Nest (both models), Honeywell Home T9 and Sensi, and Amazon Smart Thermostat. Verify the current list at georgiapower.com.