AEP customers, Virginia · Bill credit
Bring Your Own Thermostat Program (Appalachian Power Virginia)
Run by Appalachian Power (TakeCharge Virginia)
A $50 e-gift card for enrolling a smart thermostat that controls central air, plus up to $25 each summer, in exchange for letting Appalachian Power nudge your AC setting a few degrees on peak days.
Amounts
How much you get
One-time $50 e-gift card per thermostat for enrolling, plus an e-gift card of up to $25 at the end of each summer season ($5 per month enrolled, May to September) per central cooling unit. Paid as e-gift cards, not bill credits.
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 2 of these.
Residential Appalachian Power customer in Virginia.
An approved smart thermostat controlling a working central air conditioner, on a compatible Wi-Fi network.
What to doInstall an approved Wi-Fi smart thermostat on your central AC.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
You apply online.
- Check your thermostat is on the approved list.
- Enroll online.
- Receive the $50 e-gift card.
Within 60 days of being accepted, sent to the email used to register the thermostat.
- Stay enrolled through the summer for the seasonal e-gift card.
Events run Noon to 8 p.m. on weekdays, usually no more than three hours.
Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailTakeCharge Virginia FAQs
Questions about applying1-833-402-2221 or TakeChargeSavings@trccompanies.com
Stacking
Use it with
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 Bring Your Own Thermostat Program (Appalachian Power Virginia) pay?
One-time $50 e-gift card per thermostat for enrolling, plus an e-gift card of up to $25 at the end of each summer season ($5 per month enrolled, May to September) per central cooling unit. Paid as e-gift cards, not bill credits.
Do I need to be a AEP customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in AEP customers, Virginia. 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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