⚠️ Verify current program amounts and qualifying lists at coned.com. Con Edison programs change seasonally.

Consolidated Edison (Con Ed) serves New York City and Westchester County, one of the highest-density electricity markets in the US. Con Ed’s smart thermostat programs include both a purchase rebate and a Bring Your Own Thermostat (BYOT) demand-response program paying ongoing bill credits.

Con Edison Smart Thermostat Rebate

Con Ed’s residential efficiency programs include rebates for qualifying ENERGY STAR certified smart thermostats.

Rebate amount: $50–100 per qualifying thermostat
Who qualifies: Con Edison residential electric customers with ENERGY STAR certified model
How to apply: Submit through Con Ed’s rebate portal at coned.com → Save Energy → Rebates

Con Edison Bring Your Own Thermostat (BYOT)

Con Ed’s BYOT program pays credits to customers who enroll their existing qualifying smart thermostats in Con Ed’s demand-response platform.

BYOT structure:
– No new equipment required: enroll your existing qualifying thermostat
– Con Ed links to your thermostat’s cloud platform
– During peak demand events (typically summer afternoon heat waves in NYC), Con Ed adjusts your cooling setpoint modestly
– You receive bill credits for participation

Typical BYOT credits: $25–75 per season (varies by program year and participation)

Stacking with purchase rebate: If you recently bought a qualifying thermostat and also enroll in BYOT, you can claim both the purchase rebate and the ongoing BYOT credits. They’re separate programs.

See Bring Your Own Thermostat (BYOT): How Utility Rewards Work for the full BYOT explainer.

ConnectedSolutions in Con Ed Territory

Con Ed has also participated in the ConnectedSolutions program, a Northeast-wide demand-response program that, depending on the year, has paid $75–$170 per cooling season. Check the current status of ConnectedSolutions in Con Ed’s territory at coned.com or through the ecobee app.

See Smart Thermostat Demand Response Programs: How to Earn Bill Credits and New York Smart Thermostat Rebates.

New York City Context

NYC-area electricity costs are among the highest in the US. The combination of:
– Con Ed’s high base rates
– Summer peak demand charges
– TOU rate plans

…makes smart thermostat savings particularly meaningful for Con Ed customers. A pre-cooling strategy (cooling before peak hours, allowing the home to coast through peak pricing) combined with demand-response enrollment can provide $100–300/year in savings and credits.

Qualifying Models

Con Ed-eligible thermostats: ecobee Enhanced/Premium, Google Nest, Honeywell T9/Sensi, Amazon Smart Thermostat (rebate amount, BYOT eligibility, ConnectedSolutions participation)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Con Edison offer smart thermostat rebates?
Yes. $50–100 for ENERGY STAR certified models. Apply through the rebate portal at coned.com. Verify current amounts before purchasing.

What is Con Edison’s BYOT program?
Con Ed’s Bring Your Own Thermostat program pays bill credits to customers who enroll their existing qualifying smart thermostats in Con Ed’s demand-response platform. No new equipment needed: enroll what you have.

Can I get both a Con Ed rebate and BYOT credits?
If you recently purchased a qualifying thermostat, you may be eligible for the purchase rebate and can also enroll in BYOT. They’re separate programs, so confirm with Con Ed that both apply to your situation.

Does Con Edison participate in ConnectedSolutions?
Con Ed has participated in ConnectedSolutions in some years. Check current availability at coned.com or through the ecobee app (Energy → Utility Programs).

How do I enroll in Con Edison’s thermostat demand-response program?
Through coned.com’s Save Energy section, or through your thermostat’s app. ecobee’s eco+ shows available Con Ed programs for NYC customers automatically.