Pepco customers, DC · Bill credit
Energy Wise Rewards (Pepco DC)
Run by Pepco (Potomac Electric Power Company)
A free smart thermostat or outdoor switch from Pepco plus $60 to $120 in bill credits the first year for letting Pepco cycle your central AC or heat pump on a few hot summer days.
Amounts
How much you get
A one-time Installation Credit and an Annual Reward Credit each summer, per installed device, by cycling level: $30 + $30 at 50%, $45 + $45 at 75%, $60 + $60 at 100%. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| First 12 months50% cycling | $60 |
| First 12 months75% cycling | $90 |
| First 12 months100% cycling | $120 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 2 of these.
Pepco residential electric customer in the District of Columbia.
A central air conditioner or heat pump that Pepco can cycle.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
You apply online.
- Enroll online and choose a device and cycling level.
- Pepco installs a thermostat or outdoor switch.
- Installation Credit appears within two billing cycles.
- Monthly reward credits June through October.
Forms and instructionsEnergy Wise Rewards DC - Bill Credits · Energy Wise Rewards (DC) · Energy Wise Rewards DC - How the Program Works
Questions about applying1-866-353-5798
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?
Before anything else
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
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FAQ
Questions
How much does Energy Wise Rewards (Pepco DC) pay?
$60 to $120, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Pepco customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Pepco customers, DC. See Do I qualify for the details.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 20, 2026.
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This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- Energy Wise Rewards DC - Bill Credits
- Energy Wise Rewards (DC)
- Energy Wise Rewards DC - How the Program Works
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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