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ConnectedSolutions — Bring Your Own Thermostat: Open
Enrollment for 2026 is open. Customers can enroll at any time. The linked program guide also says the program is pending regulatory approval.
Serves: Rhode Island Energy residential electric customers; Pascoag Utility District and Block Island Power Company customers cannot participate.
Do I Qualify
- You must be a Rhode Island Energy residential electric customer.
- Use an approved thermostat with a working Wi-Fi connection.
- Allow brief thermostat adjustments during peak demand events.
How Much Comes Off
| Equipment | Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Smart thermostat enrollment incentive | Approved Wi-Fi thermostat controlling central air conditioning | $50 per thermostat |
| Smart thermostat seasonal participation incentive | Enroll on or before August 15 for the current summer season | $20 per thermostat per summer season |
Who Files It
The customer enrolls through the thermostat provider's enrollment process.
The money is paid to the homeowner.
The Steps to Apply
- Check the approved thermostat list in the program guide. Read the program guide.
- Select your thermostat provider and complete enrollment. Visit the thermostat program.
Read on October 22, 2026 from the Rhode Island Energy page. The chart was printed BYOTREV1_090824. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.