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Rochester Public Utilities Smart Thermostat Program — enrollment: Open

Editor: Sean Greene · Updated

Enrollment for 2026 is open. Open. Once your eligibility is confirmed by RPU, you will be enrolled in the program.

Serves: The Rochester community.

Do I Qualify

  • Be an RPU residential electric account holder with compatible equipment and Wi-Fi.
  • Allow RPU to adjust thermostat settings during Peak Savings Events.

How Much Comes Off

Rochester Public Utilities Smart Thermostat Program — enrollment — program page
EquipmentRequirementAmount
Bring Your Own Device enrollment incentiveQualifying internet-connected thermostat controlling central AC or a heat pump; remain enrolled for 12 consecutive months$50 per account per service location

Who Files It

The customer enrolls through RPU's Bring Your Own Device portal.

The money is paid to the homeowner.

The Steps to Apply

  1. Check the qualifying thermostat list and enroll through the linked portal. Smart Thermostat Program.

Read on October 22, 2026 from the Rochester Public Utilities page. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.