⚠️ Verify program details at Dominion Energy’s website before purchasing. Programs change.

Virginia homeowners served by Dominion Energy can claim $50–75 back on a qualifying smart thermostat, plus ongoing demand-response credits through Dominion’s Smart Cooling program. Dominion serves about 2.7 million customers, the majority of the state. Appalachian Power runs separate programs for southwestern Virginia.

Dominion Energy Virginia Smart Thermostat Rebate

Dominion Energy Virginia’s Home Energy Conservation program includes smart thermostat rebates as a qualifying measure.

Rebate amount: $50–75 per ENERGY STAR certified thermostat
Who qualifies: Dominion Energy Virginia residential customers
How to apply: Submit through Dominion’s rebate portal at dominionenergy.com/virginia after purchase

Dominion Virginia has run demand-response programs under various names (Smart Cooling, Thermostat Control) that pay ongoing credits for thermostat enrollment. Check the current program structure at Dominion’s website or in the ecobee app.

Appalachian Power (AEP Virginia)

Appalachian Power serves southwestern Virginia (the Roanoke, Lynchburg, and New River Valley areas) as a subsidiary of American Electric Power.

Appalachian Power thermostat rebates: Available through AEP’s efficiency programs. Check appalachianpower.com for current thermostat rebate availability and amounts.

Virginia Natural Gas / Columbia Gas

For natural gas customers in Virginia, check whether your gas utility offers a separate thermostat rebate program. Virginia Natural Gas (serving Hampton Roads and southern Virginia) and Columbia Gas have operated efficiency programs.

Demand Response in Virginia

Dominion Energy Virginia has run demand-response programs that pay bill credits for smart thermostat participation. Given Virginia’s warm, humid summers with significant cooling loads, summer peak demand events are common.

ecobee’s eco+ automatically surfaces available Dominion programs for Virginia customers. Check the Energy tab in the ecobee app after installation for available programs in your area.

Virginia-eligible thermostats: ecobee Enhanced/Premium, Google Nest, Honeywell T9/Sensi, Amazon Smart Thermostat (Dominion and AEP rebate amounts)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dominion Energy Virginia offer smart thermostat rebates?
Yes. $50–75 for ENERGY STAR certified models through Dominion’s Home Energy Conservation program. Apply at dominionenergy.com/virginia. Verify current amounts before purchasing.

What is Dominion Energy’s demand-response thermostat program?
Dominion has run demand-response programs (Smart Cooling, Thermostat Control) where you allow modest temperature adjustments during peak demand events in exchange for bill credits. Check current program availability at Dominion’s website or in your thermostat’s app.

Does Appalachian Power offer thermostat rebates?
Appalachian Power (serving southwestern Virginia) offers efficiency rebates. Check appalachianpower.com for current thermostat rebate availability.

Can I claim both Dominion and my gas utility’s rebate?
If your gas and electric are served by different utilities and both offer programs, you may be able to claim from both. Confirm with each utility.

What smart thermostat works best with Dominion Energy’s demand-response program?
ecobee has broad demand-response coverage through eco+ and tends to show available Dominion programs on its own. Nest also participates in some Dominion-area programs.