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Earn Rewards for Saving Energy

You only pay for the electricity you use, so energy efficient choices can lower your bill. Now, Ohio Power offers new ways to earn while saving energy.

With Power Rewards: Smart Thermostat, you get paid for reducing usage during peak demand. Just enroll with a smart thermostat. Don’t have one? Buy one through our Smart Thermostat Marketplace and get instant savings.

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I own a smart thermostat

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Here's how the Power Rewards program works

On days when electricity demand is at its highest, or when distribution equipment is constrained, Ohio Power 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:

  • Ohio Power 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 Ohio Power’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?

Ohio Power 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 Ohio Power’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 Ohio Power 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 Ohio Power 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 Ohio Power 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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