Date last reviewed or modified: 02/01/2026
Power Partner Thermostats
Earn Rewards and Help Keep Energy Affordable for Everyone
Increased Incentive for Residential Customers
Save up to $155 when you enroll in Power Partner and purchase a new eligible smart thermostat.
Become a Power Partner:
Earn $75 when you enroll your eligible thermostat in Power Partner
Plus, receive $30 every year for each eligible thermostat you keep enrolled
Save on your purchase:
Enjoy a $50 rebate* on a new eligible smart thermostat.
*Thermostat rebate increased from $30 to $50 as of November 24, 2025.
Become a Power Partner:
Earn $75 when you enroll your eligible thermostat in Power Partner
Plus, receive $30 every year for each eligible thermostat you keep enrolled
Save on your purchase:
Enjoy a $50 rebate* on a new eligible smart thermostat.
*Thermostat rebate increased from $30 to $50 as of November 24, 2025.
With a smart thermostat, you can adjust your thermostat from anywhere using your computer or mobile device. Smart thermostats let you create schedules to automate your heating and cooling. Some models even integrate with other home automation devices.
Earn $50 When You Buy and Install a Smart Thermostat
Earn a $50 rebate from Austin Energy for buying and installing a new smart thermostat.
- View the list of eligible thermostats (see Eligibility section below).
- Apply for your $50 rebate within 90 days of purchase. You’ll need:
- Your receipt.
- Your thermostat manufacturer, model, and serial number.
- Your Austin Energy Account number.
Earn A Bill Credit For Each Thermostat You Enroll in Power Partner℠
Enjoy rewards and help keep energy affordable for everyone. When you become a Power Partner, you join thousands who reduce their energy use when the demand for energy spikes.
Homeowners and renters can get a bill credit for each eligible thermostat enrolled in Power Partner.
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Incentive
Austin Energy will provide:
- A $75 bill credit for each eligible thermostat you enroll in Power Partner (see Eligibility section for more details). The credit will appear as an “Adjustment” line item within 1-2 billing cycles after approval. Seasonal offer ends January 31, 2026.
- An additional $30 annual bill credit for each eligible thermostat that remains enrolled in Power Partner.
- Customers will typically receive their annual incentives within 1 to 2 billing cycles of their enrollment anniversary date, subject to additional delays due to the volume of total program payouts in a given month. For example, if you enrolled your thermostat in June, you would receive your annual $30 incentive between July and August of the following year.
- A $50 rebate for Austin Energy customers who buy and install eligible thermostats. Thermostats are eligible for a rebate within 90 days of purchase. Apply online.
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Eligibility
Prerequisites
- You must have an eligible thermostat.
- You must be an Austin Energy customer with a unique account number. Co-op and master-metered accounts are not eligible at this time.
- Simply replacing an already enrolled smart thermostat with a new smart thermostat in the same household is not eligible for an additional incentive.
Requirements
- You must agree to a post-installation inspection by Austin Energy, if necessary.
- Existing equipment must be connected and operational.
- You must have a standard air conditioning system (split system, package unit, or heat pump).
- The heater component may be gas or electric.
- Your air conditioning equipment must be in good mechanical condition and controlled by an approved, communicating thermostat device.
- Homeowners and renters are eligible to receive the Power Partner participation bill credit. Homeowners and renters may also receive the purchase and installation rebate if they purchased and installed the thermostat.
- Landlords are only eligible for the purchase and installation rebate and are not eligible to receive the Power Partner bill credit.
- Applicants are limited to five (5) thermostats.
- You must use an eligible thermostat from the list below.
Eligible Thermostats
Vendor Thermostat Models How to Enroll Alarm.com† Trane ComfortLink Control; RCS Z-Wave Communicating Thermostat; GoControl Z-wave Thermostat; Alarm.com Smart Thermostat
Enroll with Alarm.com Amazon Smart Thermostat Enroll with Amazon ecobee ecobee, ecobee 3, ecobee 7, ecobee 3 lite, ecobee 4, ecobee 5, ecobee Smart Si, ecobee SmartThermostat with Voice Control, ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium, ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced, ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential Enroll with ecobee Emerson Sensi™ Wi-Fi Programmable Thermostat, Sensi Touch Wi-Fi Thermostat Enroll with Emerson Honeywell Home Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat, Wi-Fi 7-Day Programmable Thermostat, Wi-Fi 9000 7-Day Programmable Thermostat, 9000 Smart Thermostat, 7-Day Programmable Smart Thermostat, VisionPro 8000 Smart Thermostat, Round Smart Thermostat, T5+ Smart Thermostat, T6 Pro Smart Thermostat, T9 Smart Thermostat, T10 Smart Thermostat Enroll with Honeywell Home Lux Products LUX/GEO, LUX KONO Enroll with Lux Nest Nest Thermostat, Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd and 4th generation), Nest Thermostat E
Enroll with Nest †Select thermostats must be installed by a third-party installer as part of an alarm system package.
Some thermostat manufacturers may conduct their own energy savings programs. Refer to your thermostat manufacturer's website for details. -
How to Apply
Register your eligible device with the manufacturer. See Eligibility section for list of eligible thermostats.
How to Receive Your Bill Credits
- Connect your thermostat to a Wi-Fi network or a networked hub in your home or business. Create your thermostat account with your thermostat manufacturer using your computer or smartphone.
- Click on the enrollment instructions for your specific device make and model, listed on the Description section.
- Follow the instructions in the email you receive from the thermostat manufacturer to complete your application.
- If approved, you will receive confirmation by email from the thermostat manufacturer. If approved, you should receive your bill credit within 1-2 billing cycles of enrolling.
How to Apply for Your $50 Rebate
A separate $50 rebate* is available to Austin Energy customers who buy and install a new eligible smart thermostat. Thermostats are eligible for a rebate within 90 days of purchase. Apply online.
*Thermostat rebate increase of $50 took effect on 11/24/25. If your thermostat was purchased before 11/24/25, you are eligible for the previous rebate of $30.
Tips for Applying Online
- If you choose to submit the online rebate application, you will need to have all required information on hand before you start.
- You will need to complete and submit the application in a single session. You cannot save your information and start again later. Active sessions time out after one hour of inactivity.
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FAQsWhat is Austin Energy’s Power Partner Thermostat program?
The voluntary Power Partner program helps the community manage energy use during periods of peak energy demand. During these periods, enrolled Power Partner thermostats are adjusted by a few degrees, reducing both electricity costs and strain on the grid.
Power Partner applicants receive a $75 bill credit for each eligible thermostat plus $30 annually for each thermostat that remains enrolled. Incentives may change during seasonal promotions. (Austin Energy also offers a separate $50 rebate for buying and installing a new eligible smart thermostat.)
Power Partner events typically occur for two hours between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. during the summer (June 1 through Sept. 30). Austin Energy may conduct events outside of these windows, between 6:00 a.m. And 10:00 p.m., and for longer durations, including but not limited to winter and year-round extreme weather circumstances. Austin Energy may also periodically conduct tests throughout the year, usually lasting no longer than one hour. Like typical energy conservation events, customers can easily opt out of these using their device or app. Participants may easily opt out of events without penalty through their thermostat or thermostat app.
Who can join Power Partner?
Residential customers (both homeowners and renters) and small businesses with active Austin Energy accounts can enroll in Power Partner with an eligible smart thermostat.
Commercial customers can participate in Austin Energy's Commercial Demand Response program.
How do I know if I am eligible for the Power Partner program?
You can participate in the Power Partner program if you have one or more eligible smart thermostats. You must also be an Austin Energy customer with a unique account number. Co-op and master-metered accounts are not eligible at this time.
Other requirements include:- Existing equipment must be connected and operational.
- You must have a standard air conditioning system (split system, package unit, or heat pump).
- The heater component may be gas or electric.
- Your air conditioning equipment must be in good mechanical condition and controlled by an approved, communicating thermostat device.
- Homeowners and renters are eligible to receive the Power Partner participation bill credit. Homeowners and renters may also receive the purchase and installation rebate if they purchased and installed the thermostat.
- Landlords are not eligible for Power Partner (but may be eligible for a separate $50 rebate for newly purchased and installed eligible devices).
- Applicants are limited to five (5) thermostats.
I am a landlord whose rental property’s electric account is in my name. Can I enroll this property’s devices in Power Partner?
No, only occupants of a premises (with electric accounts in their names) are eligible.
After submitting my application when will I be notified of my status in the program?
Austin Energy will provide email confirmation of your status in the program, typically within four weeks of applying.
Can I enroll in both Power Partner Thermostat and Power Partner EV?
Yes! Please visit Power Partner EV for more information.
How will I receive my program incentive?
The $75 enrollment incentive (for each eligible thermostat) will be issued in the form of an Austin Energy electric bill credit within 1-2 billing cycles after acceptance. Incentives may change during seasonal promotions.
You will receive an additional $30 credit after one year of remaining in the program and every subsequent year for each device that stays enrolled in Power Partner. Customers will typically receive their annual incentives within 1 to 2 billing cycles of their enrollment anniversary date, subject to additional delays due to the volume of total program payouts in a given month. For example, if you enrolled your thermostat in June, you would receive your annual $30 incentive between July and August of the following year.
What can I expect during a Power Partner event?
When Austin Energy initiates a Power Partner event, your thermostat will be adjusted by up to 4 degrees. During the summer, Power Partner events are preceded by 30 minutes of pre-cooling of two degrees to help prolong your initial comfort level.
When do Power Partner Events typically occur?
Most Power Partner events occur during the summer (June 1–Sept. 30). Austin Energy may conduct events outside of these windows, such as extreme winter weather circumstances.
How will I know when a Power Partner Thermostat event is in progress?
Notifications will usually appear in two ways: (1) on the smart thermostat screen and/or (2) within the manufacturer’s smart thermostat app on a mobile device.
Note: Austin Energy does not send Power Partner event notifications, which are set by the thermostat manufacturer. Manufacturers may or may not provide notifications prior to a Power Partner event.
Where can I go to find out if my thermostat is eligible for the program?
The Power Partner Thermostat program has partnered with a variety of common household thermostat brands. View a list of which models and brands are compatible in the Eligibility section.
Can I enroll multiple thermostats?
Applicants are limited to five (5) thermostats. New members of the program can earn a $50 bill credit for each eligible thermostat.
What if I don't want to participate in a Power Partner Thermostat event?
You can override Power Partner events at any time by simply adjusting the temperature on your thermostat or thermostat app. You will not be penalized for opting out of an event.
How can I permanently opt out of Power Partner Thermostat?
Customers who wish to permanently end their participation in Power Partner events may submit a Power Partner Opt Out request. Doing so will disqualify you from earning an annual incentive.
Where can I find the terms and conditions for this program?
View the terms and conditions for Power Partner on EnergyHub’s website.
Who can I contact if I have additional questions about the Power Partner Thermostat program?
Please email the Austin Energy Power Partner Program.
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Disclaimer
Funding is limited and available only to Austin Energy customers on a first-come, first-served basis. Offerings are subject to change without notice. Rebates are not guaranteed until after Austin Energy's review and approval of the rebate application. Program guidelines include additional requirements and limitations for receiving the above rebates. Contact us for more details.