How much energy and money can home owners save if they use a smart thermostat?
The City of Vancouver has decided to find out. In partnership with Vancity, the City has launched a pilot program. The best part is you're invited to participate.
The Smart Thermostat Pilot Program invites owners of detached, duplex, and townhomes in Vancouver to install a Nest, Honeywell Lyric, or ecobee3 smart thermostat and provide energy data.
In exchange, home owners will receive a $125 rebate when they buy the smart thermostat.
The goal is to learn what energy and cost savings home owners can achieve with a smart thermostat.
How do smart thermostats work?
Smart thermostats are powered by innovative technology that can 'learn'.
For example, when home owners typically leave for work, the smart thermostat dials down the heat. When the home owner typically returns, the thermostat dials up the heat (depending on the season).
Apply for your smart meter online
You have until September 30, 2015 to apply.
If you qualify, you must:
- submit utility data for the previous year and during the pilot
- complete two on-line surveys
The pilot program runs until December 2016.
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