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Rochester Gas and Electric customers, New York · Performance incentive

RG&E Smart Savings Rewards

Run by RG&E (Rochester Gas and Electric), implemented by EnergyHub

RG&E electric customers with central air conditioning get $70 for enrolling a qualifying smart thermostat in Smart Savings Rewards, plus $20 each summer they take part in brief thermostat adjustments.

Open Checked Oct 26, 2026

Amounts

How much you get

A one-time $70 e-gift card once enrolled, plus a $20 e-gift card at the end of each summer season in which you take part in temperature adjustments (RG&E's own page). The amount depends on which of these fits your install.

What you installYou get
Per thermostat (one time)Enrollment$70
Each summer season you take part in at least one full event$20

Eligibility

Do I qualify?

You need to meet all 3 of these.

  • RG&E electricity customer; the applicant's name must match the account or be an authorized party on it.

  • An installed, eligible connected thermostat (ecobee, Google Nest, Honeywell Home, Sensi, Amazon, Alarm.com, Trane, Lux, Vivint and other listed models) that controls central air conditioning.

    What to doBuy and install an eligible smart thermostat, then come back to enroll it.

  • The $70 enrollment reward is for new enrollments only; replacing an enrolled thermostat doesn't earn a second one.

Applying

How to apply

You apply online.

  1. Confirm you qualify.

    You're a RG&E electric customer with central air conditioning controlled by an eligible connected thermostat.

  2. Choose your thermostat brand and enroll on its enrollment site.

    Use the name on your electricity account.

  3. Get the $70 card.

    Four to six weeks after you're accepted.

  4. Take part in summer events.

    Receive a $20 card after each season in which you take part in at least one full event.

Forms and instructionsRG&E Smart Savings Rewards FAQ · RG&E Smart Savings Rewards, Sensi enrollment · RG&E Smart Savings Rewards

Questions about applyingnyseg-rge@energyhub.com

Your address

Next steps

Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.

FAQ

Questions

How much does RG&E Smart Savings Rewards pay?

$20 to $70, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.

Do I need to be a Rochester Gas and Electric customer?

Yes. It’s only for homes in Rochester Gas and Electric customers, New York. See Do I qualify for the details.

Is it still available?

Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 26, 2026.

Will an event make my home uncomfortable?

Only slightly: the thermostat is raised up to 4 degrees above the current temperature, usually for no more than 4 hours; it may pre-cool by 3 degrees first.

Can I opt out of an event?

Yes, any time from your phone, web browser or thermostat. Opting out of every event in a season means no $20 card for that season.

When do events happen?

On the hottest non-holiday weekdays from May 1 through September 30, with at least one event and at most 80 event hours per summer.

References

Sources

This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.

  1. Get $70 from RG&E! Smart Savings Rewardsgreatergrid.com · Read Oct 26, 2026 · Re-checked weekly
  2. RG&E Smart Savings Rewards FAQgreatergrid.com · Read Oct 26, 2026 · Re-checked weekly
  3. RG&E Smart Savings Rewards, Sensi enrollmentsensi.energyhub.net · Read Oct 26, 2026 · Re-checked monthly
  4. RG&E Smart Savings Rewardsrge.com · Read Oct 26, 2026 · Re-checked weekly

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