York Electric Cooperative customers, North Carolina · Bill credit
Smart Thermostat Program (York Electric Cooperative)
Run by York Electric Cooperative
York Electric members who let the co-op adjust their Wi-Fi thermostat during peak periods get a $50 rebate for enrolling their own thermostat (or a discounted one), $75 toward installation, then $100 after the first year and $50 a year after.
Amounts
How much you get
$50 rebate to enroll a thermostat you already own (or buy a discounted Honeywell T5 or Emerson Sensi for $50, ecobee Advanced $110, ecobee Premium $155); $75 toward installation of a thermostat bought through the program; an annual bill credit of $100 after the first year and $50 each year after, if you override 40% or fewer of control events. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Enroll your own smart thermostat | $50 |
| Installation reimbursement | $75 |
| First-year participation credit | $100 |
| Annual credit from year two | $50 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 3 of these.
York Electric residential member.
Reliable Wi-Fi internet in the home and an eligible smart thermostat.
What to doBuy a discounted thermostat from York Electric or use an eligible one you own.
Sign the participation agreement and let the co-op adjust the thermostat during peak periods; override 40% or fewer of events to earn the annual credit.
What to doSign the YEC Smart Thermostat Agreement.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
Follow these steps.
- Sign the participation agreement.
Online, or bring it to the York headquarters or Fort Mill office to buy a thermostat.
- Install the thermostat with any installer.
After YEC verifies the signal it reimburses $75 of the installation cost (receipt required).
- Stay enrolled and override no more than 40% of events to get the annual bill credit.
Installation receipt
Questions about applyingBrent.Clinton@yorkelectric.net
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 Smart Thermostat Program (York Electric Cooperative) pay?
$50 to $100, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a York Electric Cooperative customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in York Electric Cooperative customers, North Carolina. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do I need approval before I buy?
Sign the participation agreement and let the co-op adjust the thermostat during peak periods; override 40% or fewer of events to earn the annual credit. Sign the YEC Smart Thermostat Agreement.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 25, 2026.
How often will the co-op adjust my thermostat?
About 5-6 times a month. Each event lasts 4 hours: one hour of pre-cooling or pre-heating and three hours of adjustment of up to 4 degrees.
Can I override the adjustments?
Yes. You can override up to 40 percent of events and still earn the annual credit.
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