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Earn Rewards for Saving Energy

You likely already know that you only pay for the electricity you use, and that making energy-efficient choices can help reduce your usage. Now, AEP Ohio is introducing new ways to earn money while saving energy.

Our Power Rewards: Smart Thermostat program rewards you for reducing your electricity use when energy demand is high. All it takes is a smart thermostat and easy program enrollment. And if you don’t have a smart thermostat, you can purchase one and receive instant savings in our Smart Thermostat Marketplace.

Here's how the Power Rewards program works

On days when electricity demand is at its highest, or when distribution equipment is constrained, AEP Ohio may initiate an energy conservation event. Immediately before an event, your home may be pre-cooled in the summer or pre-heated in the winter by a few degrees. Depending on how well it is insulated, your home should remain comfortable. While the event is underway, a signal will be sent to your smart thermostat to temporarily adjust your temperature set point by no more than 3 degrees. Your home will not instantly become warmer or colder. In fact, you may not notice any temperature change at all. At the end of the event, your thermostat returns to its target temperature and your original schedule.

Important details to keep in mind:

  • AEP Ohio may call up to sixteen (16) energy conservation events each year.
  • Energy conservation events will last four hours or less.
  • You always maintain control of your thermostat and can override AEP Ohio’s adjustments at any time.
  • These events are optional; by participating, you can help reduce statewide power consumption and electricity load to ensure a stable energy supply.

Who is Eligible?

AEP Ohio customers that:

  • Are enrolled in a residential rate
  • Have or install a Wi-Fi connected eligible thermostat
  • Live in a home with central air conditioning and/or electric heating system controlled by the Wi-Fi connected eligible thermostat
Thermostat Manufacturer Model(s)
Amazon Amazon Smart Thermostat
ecobee ecobee3, ecobee3_lite, ecobee4, ecobee5, Smart Thermostat Enhanced, Smart Thermostat Premium
Honeywell Home Wi-Fi Focus, Wi-Fi Vision, Wi-Fi 9000, Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat, Wi-Fi 7-Day Programmable thermostat, T5, T6, Round Smart, T9, T10. Only RedLink devices running firmware version 04.00.00.00 or higher.
Google Nest Nest thermostat added to an account in the Home app or Nest app and running the latest software.
Sensi Sensi, Sensi Lite, Sensi Touch, Sensi Touch

Ready to get started?

  1. Visit AEP Ohio’s Smart Thermostat Marketplace at AEPOhio.com/ShopSmart.
  2. Create a new customer account or sign in to your existing account. (Note: this is different than the login for your AEP Ohio account.)
  3. Select the thermostat that best fits your needs and add it to your cart. The price will reflect an instant rebate of $75.
  4. Limited time offers are available periodically – make sure we have your best contact information to receive email updates.
  5. Make sure the box to enroll in the Power Rewards: Smart Thermostat program is checked to receive the instant savings.

If you decide to purchase your eligible smart thermostat from another retailer, submit your rebate request here to receive a $25 digital gift card* for your purchase, then follow the instructions below “I own a smart thermostat” to enroll your device and receive an additional $50 reward.

* Eligible smart thermostat device must be purchased within the current year to receive the $25 purchase rebate and must be installed at the eligible AEP Ohio residence. Limit one purchase rebate per customer per year. Please allow 4-6 weeks after rebate approval to receive your digital gift card. Other restrictions may apply.

  1. Go to our Power Rewards: Smart Thermostat enrollment page.
  2. Select the link corresponding to the smart thermostat installed in your home.
  3. Follow the prompts. To ensure a quick review process, make sure your enrollment information matches your AEP Ohio primary account holder’s information.
  4. Once enrolled, you’ll receive a one-time $50 digital gift card**.

** Limit one $50 enrollment rebate per customer per year. Please allow 4-6 weeks after rebate approval to receive your digital gift card. Other restrictions may apply.

BONUS REWARDS: If you participate in at least 75% of the Power Rewards peak demand events throughout the year, you’ll also receive a $25 digital gift card each year.

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