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Smart Thermostat Program: Open

Enrollment for 2026 is open. Open: Enroll your smart thermostat today and get a rebate.

Serves: Portions of Cherokee, Chester, Lancaster and York Counties.

Do I Qualify

  • Residential members need reliable home Wi-Fi and a signed participation agreement.
  • Allow York Electric to control the thermostat during peak periods.

How Much Comes Off

Smart Thermostat Program — program page · rebate chart
EquipmentRequirementAmount
Smart thermostat installationProvide the installation receipt and allow York Electric to verify the thermostat is online.$75 per installation
Existing thermostat enrollmentEnroll your own eligible smart thermostat.$50 per enrollment
First-year participationOverride no more than 40% of load control events during twelve months.$100 per 1st year
Continued annual participationContinue participating in at least 60% of peak events.$50 per 2nd year and each year going forward

Who Files It

The residential member enrolls and submits installation documentation when claiming reimbursement.

The money is paid to the homeowner.

The Steps to Apply

  1. Select the purchase or existing-thermostat enrollment option. Enrollment options.
  2. Submit the installation receipt if claiming installation reimbursement.

Read on October 22, 2026 from the York Electric Cooperative page. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.