Dial up the savings with a smart thermostat
The average American household spends more than $900 a year on heating and cooling, according to ENERGY STAR®. However, temperature control can be more efficient and worry-free with one simple update: an ENERGY STAR-certified smart thermostat!
To work smarter, not harder, consider installing one in your home. There are many benefits to making the upgrade!
See immediate savings with discounts on smart thermostats. That’s right! Most Iowa and Illinois residential customers can save with our discount of up to $100 when you purchase from MidAmerican Energy marketplace.
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Easily install the smart thermostat yourself! Most installations just require removing the old thermostat, connecting the appropriate wires to your new thermostat and stabilizing it on the wall. Don’t worry – there are plenty of resources out there to help you if you’re not an experienced handyperson.
Note: According to ENERGY STAR, smart thermostats are compatible with most HVAC systems. Use manufacturer compatibility checkers on our marketplace to verify before purchase.
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Schedule your smart thermostat to fit your needs. You can choose a time-based schedule or a location-based schedule that uses geofencing to determine your home or away settings. Some smart thermostats can also learn your schedule and adjust for you automatically! So, no matter if you work a 9-to-5 job, travel frequently or spend a lot of time at home, your thermostat will always run efficiently.
And, if weather conditions or plans change, simply open your smart thermostat app and adjust your settings from anywhere – whether you’re on the couch or out of town.
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Save energy and money over time. A smart thermostat’s ability to automatically adjust the temperature means you can make the most of current conditions. In fact, ENERGY STAR says you could save up to $100 a year when you upgrade to a smart thermostat! Savings could be even greater depending on the climate, your personal comfort preferences, home occupancy and HVAC equipment.
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Take part in our SummerSaver℠ program. Iowa and Illinois residential electric customers with an eligible Nest, Amazon, Honeywell, Emerson or ecobee smart thermostat can sign up for SummerSaver and receive up to a $40 annual incentive. The SummerSaver program rewards customers for participating in events on the hottest summer days by allowing us to turn up the A/C a few degrees on days when the demand for energy is the highest. Complete the online signup to get started!
Level Up Your Thermostat
| Traditional Thermostat | Smart Thermostat |
| Static temperature until manually changed at home | Ability to change temperature throughout the day – whether at home or away |
| Less control over energy costs | More control of your energy bill |
| Limited energy savings | Save energy with little to no effort |
| Simple, time-based schedule programming | Geofencing capabilities eliminate the need to program a schedule and adjust the temperature based on whether you are home or away |
| No technical support or improvements | Ongoing customer service support from manufacturer, regular system updates to improve efficiency |
Already bought a smart thermostat? Remember to submit the application for your rebate!