⚠️ Verify current program amounts and qualifying lists at nationalgridus.com. ConnectedSolutions credits and rebate amounts change each season.

National Grid is a major utility serving customers in Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island. It participates in two distinct thermostat programs: a one-time purchase rebate through its efficiency programs, and the ConnectedSolutions demand-response program, one of the highest-paying thermostat rewards programs in the US.

National Grid Purchase Rebate

National Grid’s energy efficiency programs include smart thermostat rebates for qualifying ENERGY STAR models.

Rebate amount: $50–100 per qualifying thermostat
Who qualifies: National Grid residential customers in MA, NY, or RI with ENERGY STAR certified model
How to apply: Submit through nationalgridus.com → Saving Energy → Rebates → Residential

Programs differ by state. Massachusetts customers access the rebate through Mass Save (National Grid is a Mass Save partner). New York customers apply through National Grid NY.

ConnectedSolutions: The Main Value Driver

ConnectedSolutions is the Northeast’s regional smart thermostat demand-response program, administered collaboratively by National Grid (MA/NY/RI), Eversource, and other Northeast utilities. It consistently pays some of the highest demand-response credits for smart thermostats in the US.

ConnectedSolutions structure:
– Enroll your qualifying smart thermostat
– On designated Summer Demand Response events (typically hot summer afternoons), the program raises your cooling setpoint by 2–4°F for 2–4 hours
– You receive credits for each event participated in, plus a seasonal total

ConnectedSolutions credits (historical range, verify current season):
– $75–$170 per cooling season, depending on participation and state
– Massachusetts customers have historically received the highest per-event rates
– Per-event payments: some structures pay $1–2 per kWh of reduction

Why ConnectedSolutions pays more: The Northeast’s peak demand periods run intense but brief, and utilities pay premium rates for residential demand reduction during those specific hours.

State-Specific Notes

Massachusetts: National Grid MA participates through Mass Save. ConnectedSolutions is coordinated across Mass Save partners. See Massachusetts Smart Thermostat Rebates (Mass Save).

New York (upstate): National Grid serves upstate NY (Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse areas, not NYC/metro). NY ConnectedSolutions is run through NYSERDA coordination.

Rhode Island: National Grid RI serves the state. ConnectedSolutions in RI is coordinated with National Grid and Eversource.

Qualifying Models

National Grid-eligible thermostats: ecobee Enhanced/Premium, Google Nest, Honeywell T9/Sensi, Amazon Smart Thermostat (state coverage, ConnectedSolutions eligibility, enrollment path)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does National Grid offer smart thermostat rebates?
Yes. National Grid’s residential efficiency programs include rebates for ENERGY STAR certified thermostats in MA, NY, and RI. In Massachusetts, Mass Save administers this.

What is ConnectedSolutions?
ConnectedSolutions is a Northeast demand-response program operated collaboratively by National Grid, Eversource, and other utilities. It pays $75–$170 per cooling season for allowing smart thermostat adjustments during peak events.

Does National Grid serve New York City?
No. Con Edison serves NYC and Westchester. National Grid serves upstate New York (Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse areas). See Con Edison Smart Thermostat Rewards (New York).

Can I get both a National Grid rebate and ConnectedSolutions credits?
Yes. They’re separate programs. The purchase rebate is one-time; ConnectedSolutions pays ongoing seasonal credits.

How do I enroll in ConnectedSolutions?
Through your thermostat app (ecobee’s eco+ shows available ConnectedSolutions programs for National Grid customers) or through nationalgridus.com.