Black Hills Energy Arkansas customers, Arkansas · Rebate
Residential Smart Thermostat Rebate (Black Hills Energy Arkansas)
Run by Black Hills Energy Arkansas (Energy Ready Arkansas, administered by CLEAResult)
Black Hills Energy Arkansas pays $50 for a new ENERGY STAR certified smart thermostat installed in 2026 in an Arkansas home with its gas service, up to two per account. Apply within 90 days and by December 31, 2026.
Amounts
How much you get
$50 per new ENERGY STAR certified smart thermostat, up to two rebates per account. Funding is limited and paid first come, first served.
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 2 of these.
Installed in an Arkansas home served with natural gas from Black Hills Energy Arkansas; the account number is required.
A new ENERGY STAR certified smart thermostat that connects to Wi-Fi, can be adjusted from a phone or online, schedules automatically and shows energy history. Refurbished, remanufactured and warranty-replacement units don't qualify.
What to doBuy a new ENERGY STAR certified smart thermostat with those features. See what equipment counts
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums for furnaces, ac and thermostats.
- Thermostats
New ENERGY STAR certified smart thermostat with: successful connection to existing Wi-Fi; remote adjustment via smartphone or online; automatic scheduling; energy history.
Applying
How to apply
Within 90 days of installation or of natural gas connection, and emailed or postmarked by December 31, 2026.
- Call 855-350-1563 to check that funding is still available.
- Buy and install a new ENERGY STAR certified smart thermostat.
- Fill out the 2026 smart thermostat rebate application.
Include the dated invoice or receipt with your name, brand, model and serial numbers and cost, and your Black Hills Energy Arkansas account number.
- Email it to bheahes@clearesult.com or mail it to Energy Ready, P.O. Box 9567, Fayetteville, AR 72702.
Within 90 days of installation and no later than December 31, 2026.
- Receive a rebate check within 6 to 8 weeks.
Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailBlack Hills Energy Arkansas 2026 Residential Smart Thermostat Rebate application · Black Hills Energy Arkansas: Programs, Services & Resources for Homeowners
Stacking
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Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
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FAQ
Questions
How much does Residential Smart Thermostat Rebate (Black Hills Energy Arkansas) pay?
$50 back.
Do I need to be a Black Hills Energy Arkansas customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Black Hills Energy Arkansas customers, Arkansas. See Do I qualify for the details.
What’s the deadline?
Apply after it’s installed: within 3 months of purchase or by Dec 31, 2026, whichever comes first.
Can I combine it with other rebates?
Yes, with Residential Heating Equipment Rebate (Black Hills Energy Arkansas) and Residential Tankless Water Heater Rebate (Black Hills Energy Arkansas). See Use it with.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
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References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- Black Hills Energy Arkansas 2026 Residential Smart Thermostat Rebate application
- Black Hills Energy Arkansas: Programs, Services & Resources for Homeowners
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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