Smart Thermostat Savings
Thermostat Optimization Program
Thermostat Optimization uses your customized thermostat schedule along with local weather and your personal smart thermostat data to learn how your house reacts to various weather conditions. As a Thermostat Optimization Program participant, ensure each smart thermostat in your home is programmed on a schedule. Schedules tell the thermostat what temperature to keep your house, based on the times you leave and return home each day. Higher temperature settings in the summer (and lower in the winter) when you’re away from home can save you even more energy and money. You can create your schedule using your mobile app, web portal, or directly on the thermostat.
Thermostat Setting Suggestions
You should adjust your smart thermostat schedule according to your lifestyle and preferences, but below is a table* you can use as a starting point for setting an energy-saving schedule.
| Setting | Time | Setpoint Temperature (Heating Season) | Setpoint Temperature (Cooling Season) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake | 6:00am | < 70° | > 78° |
| Day | 8:00am | Lower at least 8° | Raise at least 7° |
| Evening | 6:00pm | < 70° | > 78° |
| Sleep | 10:00pm | Lower at least 8° | Raise at least 4° |
*Source: energystar.gov
Eligible Smart Thermostats
Currently, only certain smart thermostat models qualify for the Thermostat Optimization Program. View the eligible list here.
Have a Nest Thermostat?
Nest does not currently have an online enrollment option for their Thermostat Optimization offering, Seasonal Savings. Instead, eligible customers will receive a notification on their thermostat or mobile app allowing them to opt into Seasonal Savings and the Thermostat Optimization Program.
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EmPOWER Maryland programs are funded by a charge on your energy bill. EmPOWER programs can help you reduce your energy consumption and save you money. To learn more about EmPOWER and how you can participate, click here.