Trico Electric Cooperative customers, Arizona · Performance incentive
Thermostat Energy Management Program (Trico Electric Cooperative)
Run by Trico Electric Cooperative
Trico members who let the co-op adjust their own eligible smart thermostat on summer peak days get $50 per thermostat at enrollment (up to two) plus a $15 bill credit each month from June to September, $110 per device in the first year.
Amounts
How much you get
A one-time $50 incentive per enrolled thermostat (up to two per active account), plus a $15 bill credit each month from June to September while you stay enrolled; Trico totals it at $110 per device in the first year. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Per thermostat (one-time, up to two per account)Enrollment incentive | $50 |
| June-September, while enrolledMonthly bill credit | $15 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 3 of these.
Active Trico account.
Bring your own eligible smart thermostat; Trico doesn't provide devices.
What to doBuy and install a thermostat from Trico's eligible device list (Trico doesn't provide one).
Must be enrolled in SmartHub to enroll in TEMP.
What to doSign up for Trico's SmartHub account before enrolling.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
You apply online.
- Check your thermostat is on the eligible device list.
- Set up SmartHub.
Call 520-744-2944 during business hours if you need help.
- Apply for TEMP online.
- Receive the $50 incentive.
In season, an email from TricoTempIncentive@myredemtioncenter.com lets you choose a physical or virtual prepaid card within 7-10 business days of enrollment confirmation; off-season enrollees get it at the start of the next cycle.
- Let Trico adjust your thermostat during summer events.
June 1-September 30, up to 4 hours, up to 4 degrees warmer, with pre-cooling of up to 3 degrees beforehand; you can opt out of up to 2 events a season.
- Receive $15 monthly bill credits June-September.
Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailThermostat Energy Management Program FAQ sheet (PDF)
Questions about applying520-744-2944 or TEMP@trico.coop
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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 Thermostat Energy Management Program (Trico Electric Cooperative) pay?
$15 to $50, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Trico Electric Cooperative customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Trico Electric Cooperative customers, Arizona. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do I need approval before I buy?
Must be enrolled in SmartHub to enroll in TEMP. Sign up for Trico's SmartHub account before enrolling.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
Does Trico provide the thermostat?
No. TEMP is bring-your-own-device; you supply and keep using your own eligible thermostat.
Can I skip an event?
Yes. You can opt out of up to two events per June 1-September 30 season from your phone, a web browser or the thermostat; opting out of more may lead to unenrollment.
Can I enroll if I have solar?
Yes. Members with solar can enroll.
What if I leave the program mid-summer?
First-year participants who opt out between June 1 and September 30 after receiving the $50 incentive may be charged a $50 recovery fee on their bill. To leave, email TEMP@trico.coop.
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