Community Electric Cooperative customers, Virginia · Bill credit

Smart Thermostat Program (Community Electric Cooperative)

Run by Community Electric Cooperative (CEC), with Old Dominion Electric Cooperative

A one-time $25 bill credit for Community Electric Cooperative members who enroll a Wi-Fi smart thermostat and let the co-op make short adjustments at peak times for a year.

Open Checked Oct 20, 2026

Amounts

How much you get

One-time $25 bill credit after a year of successful participation, applied to October bills.

Eligibility

Do I qualify?

You need to meet all 2 of these.

  • Community Electric Cooperative member.

  • A Wi-Fi smart thermostat enrolled in the program.

    What to doBuy a smart thermostat (the Community Electric Marketplace sells some at a discount) and register it.

Applying

How to apply

You apply online.

  1. Register your smart thermostat through the co-op's thermostat program link.
  2. Allow short-term adjustments during peak demand (you can override).
  3. Receive a $25 bill credit after a year of participation.

Forms and instructionsOctober Bill Credits Come to Those Who’ve Grown ‘Smart (Thermostat)’

Your address

Next steps

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

FAQ

Questions

How much does Smart Thermostat Program (Community Electric Cooperative) pay?

$25.

Do I need to be a Community Electric Cooperative customer?

Yes. It’s only for homes in Community Electric Cooperative 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.

References

Sources

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

  1. October Bill Credits Come to Those Who’ve Grown ‘Smart (Thermostat)’comelec.coop · Read Oct 20, 2026 · Re-checked weekly

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