The $85 ConEd Smart Thermostat Rebate: How to Claim It (and When Not To)
Updated July 3, 2026 · Independent guide by Meltek — not Con Edison
ConEd's Smart Thermostat program (bring-your-own-thermostat) pays you $85 for each eligible smart thermostat you enroll — up to 12 devices — plus an extra $25 per year starting in your third year of participation.
It is easy money if you already own a qualifying thermostat. But there is a fork in the road most people miss: enrolling your thermostat here locks you out of Smart Usage Rewards, and for many households that is the more valuable program.
What you get and what ConEd gets
You get $85 per enrolled thermostat (up to 12 per account) and $25 annually from year three onward. ConEd gets the ability to make brief, small adjustments to your cooling during summer peak events — the same grid-relief concept as demand response, delivered through your thermostat. You can typically adjust back during an event if you are uncomfortable.
Eligible devices are listed at enrollment (ConEd's pages highlight brands like Honeywell; check the current list). ConEd's online marketplace also sells discounted smart thermostats — promotions have included name-brand units around $50 — if you do not own one yet.
How to apply
- Confirm your thermostat model is on the eligible list (or buy one through the ConEd marketplace)
- Connect the thermostat to Wi-Fi and its manufacturer app
- Enroll through the program portal linked from ConEd's page, authorizing it against your ConEd account
- Receive the $85 per device once enrollment is confirmed; stay enrolled to collect the $25 annual bonus from year three
The catch: you cannot stack it with Smart Usage Rewards
ConEd's own FAQ is explicit: Smart Usage Rewards can be combined with any other ConEd program except the Smart Thermostat program. You must choose.
The rough math: the thermostat program is a fixed $85 up front (then $25/yr from year three), in exchange for automated setpoint control. Demand response through a Smart Usage Partner pays per event across the May-September season, scales with your participation, and — with a partner like Meltek — does not require giving anything control of your thermostat, just a connection to your ConEd account.
Which comes out ahead depends on your usage and how many events you can respond to; the $85 wins if you want one-and-done simplicity and never want to think about events.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is the ConEd smart thermostat rebate?
- $85 for each enrolled eligible thermostat, up to 12 devices per account, plus a $25 annual reward starting in your third year in the program.
- Which thermostats qualify for the ConEd rebate?
- ConEd maintains an eligible-device list at enrollment (major brands like Honeywell are featured; availability changes). ConEd's marketplace also sells discounted eligible thermostats to customers.
- Does ConEd control my thermostat if I enroll?
- During summer peak events the program can make brief temperature adjustments — that is what the $85 pays for. You can typically override during an event if needed.
- Can I get the $85 thermostat rebate and Smart Usage Rewards?
- No. ConEd's FAQ states the Smart Thermostat program is the one program that cannot be combined with Smart Usage Rewards. Compare a fixed $85 against a summer of per-event earnings before choosing.
Official Con Edison pages for this topic
Meltek is an independent Con Edison Smart Usage Partner, not Con Edison. Program details, amounts, and deadlines are set by Con Edison and change over time — always confirm on the official pages above.
Turn peak hours into payouts
Meltek pays ConEd customers cash for reducing electricity use during summer demand response events. Free to join with your ConEd account — no devices required, leave anytime.
See if your home qualifies