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Appalachian Power Bring Your Own Thermostat Program: Closed for 2026
Enrollment for 2026 is closed. Enrollment for this program is closed for 2026. Enrollment will re-open in January 2027.
Serves: Residential Appalachian Power customers in West Virginia.
Do I Qualify
- You have Appalachian Power residential electric service in West Virginia.
- An approved thermostat controls your working central AC and connects to compatible Wi-Fi.
- You allow brief thermostat adjustments during periods of high electricity demand.
- New enrollment is closed for the current year.
How Much Comes Off
| Equipment | Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Smart thermostat enrollment incentive | Approved smart thermostat controlling a working central air conditioning unit; compatible Wi-Fi network. | $50 per thermostat |
| Smart thermostat annual participation incentive | Remain enrolled during the summer program season. | $25 per central cooling unit per year |
Who Files It
The customer enrolls the thermostat through its enrollment service. E-gift cards go to the registered customer.
The money is paid to the homeowner.
The Steps to Apply
- Check the provider page when enrollment reopens. Enrollment status.
- Confirm that your thermostat and central AC meet the program requirements.
- Follow the thermostat provider's enrollment process when applications reopen.
Read on October 22, 2026 from the Appalachian Power page. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.