Thermostats

Almost half of the monthly energy costs in your home are controlled by your thermostat. Discover how your thermostat can work smarter to keep you comfortable while using less energy for heating and cooling.

How You'll Benefit

• Stay comfortable in your home without wasting energy when you don’t need to use it
• Use your phone to control the temperature of your home when you switch to a smart thermostat
• Let your thermostat do the work for you when you choose a model with learning capabilities
• Save even more energy when you install an ENERGY STAR® certified thermostat
• Reduce your carbon footprint by only using the energy you need

About Smart Thermostats

• Smart thermostats are one of the fastest and easiest ways to save energy in your home
• Smart thermostats use internet-enabled features to help you easily control your home’s temperature settings
• Some models include “learning” features to help you automatically optimize your energy use based on your lifestyle and peak times of consumption
• Smart thermostats give you data about your temperature settings and equipment use

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Consider maximizing your energy savings from smart thermostats with additional clean energy systems and energy efficiency upgrades. Incentives and support are available to homeowners, renters, and property owners looking to make complementary energy improvements, including:

• Air Sealing and Insulation: Improve your home energy efficiency and air quality by sealing air leaks, upgrading insulation, and installing high-performance windows with incentives through NYSERDA’s Comfort Home program. It’s recommended to seal and insulate first, before investing in new heating and cooling equipment.
• Clean Heating and Cooling: Pairing a smart thermostat with a cold-climate heat pump can further optimize temperature control and heating and cooling efficiency.
• Major Appliances: Realize additional energy savings by choosing energy-efficient appliances for your home.
• Products & Appliances Tips: Explore tips for how to use your home’s products and appliances with energy efficiency in mind.
• Solar: Power your home with clean energy while saving money by installing solar onsite or subscribing to a community solar project.

Explore our full list of residential programs to find other energy-saving opportunities at home.