Your first bill credit is based on your enrollment date in the SmartTemp Program, not the installation date of your smart thermostat. For example, if you were enrolled in SmartTemp halfway through the month, your prorated bill credit would be half of the total monthly credit amount.
Switch2Earn
Once you receive confirmation of your enrollment in SmartTemp, it can take 1–2 billing cycles for your first bill credit to appear on your monthly bill.
Once your thermostat is connected to Wi-Fi, it can take 1–2 weeks for your enrollment to be processed and registered. You will receive a confirmation email notifying you that you are successfully enrolled in the SmartTemp Program.
To participate in Switch2Earn and receive bill credits, you must be a residential SMECO member with an active account, you must have 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi in your home, you must download the First Alert App on a smart phone or smart tablet, and you must connect your smart thermostat to your home Wi-Fi network.
Installation services are available now. Your contactor will notify you of the next available appointment and will do their best to accommodate your schedule.
Smart thermostats are designed to offer you more control over your comfort and energy savings. With a smart thermostat, you can:
- Change your home’s heating and cooling settings from your computer, tablet, or smartphone.
- Enjoy the ease and convenience of saving energy when you choose to “set it and forget it.”
- Improve your comfort and performance by allowing your thermostat to learn your preferences and automatically adjust temperature settings.
- Have your Wi-Fi login credentials accessible.
- Download the First Alert App to streamline your upgrade appointment. You’ll need the app to connect your device to Wi-Fi and participate in SmartTemp.
- If you are unable to complete this step before your appointment, your contractor can walk you through the process during installation.
Unfortunately, you are not eligible for Switch2Earn. If you already have an eligible Ecobee, Honeywell Home, LUX, or Sensi smart thermostat, you can still earn bill credits by enrolling in SmartTemp. Contact us at SMECOSmartTemp@icf.com with questions.
As of 12/31/23, the CoolSentry Program has ended, and you may be eligible to participate in Switch2Earn. When you schedule an appointment, your new Honeywell Home T6 Pro smart thermostat is automatically enrolled in SMECO’s SmartTemp Program, which helps you use your smart thermostat to optimize your home’s energy use when energy demand is high. You can earn up to $50 in bill credits each year you participate. Learn more at thermostatrewards.com/smeco/faq.
| SmartTemp | CoolSentry (Ended in 2023) | |
|---|---|---|
| What you can earn | Up to $50 each year | Up to $50 each year (50% cycling) Up to $75 each year (75% cycling) |
| How long events last | 2–3 hours (4-hour maximum) | 2–3 hours (4-hour maximum) |
| How much temperatures can change | 1–4°F | 1–4°F |
| When changes occur | Summer | Summer |
| What thermostats are eligible | Honeywell Home Ecobee LUX Sensi |
CoolSentry thermostat CoolSentry DCU (device on outdoor unit) |
Your bill credits will appear on your SMECO bill under “Other Charges” and will be labeled as “SmartTemp Credit Applied.”