Thermostat Incentives

Smart Connected thermostats make controlling the temperature of your building easy. They help you save money on heating and cooling by letting you program operating schedules, temperature set-points, and supply-fan operation during unoccupied periods.

Chelan PUD offers commercial incentives to help customers save now — and in the long run — when you add a connected thermostat for greater energy efficiency.

Commercial Online Forms

Use the following online forms to tell us about your commercial project.

Commercial Incentive Application 

Connected thermostats

 

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$350

Incentive paid per qualifying thermostat
Valid for applications received January 1-December 31, 2026, based on program availability.

Requirements

  • Chelan PUD customer with an existing commercial building in Chelan County
    • Planning a new construction project? Connected thermostats can be included as part of a custom incentive approach for qualifying projects. Contact us early to review your design and confirm eligibility. 
  • Your space and heating:
    • Heating must be electric. 
    • HVAC system that will be controlled by the new thermostat must have a supply fan. 
  • New thermostat must:
    • Be listed on the Qualified Product List
    • Have limited duration occupied-period override
    • Allow multiple setback schedules with energy-savings temperature set points during unoccupied periods, including evenings, holidays and other breaks
    • Be capable of scheduling the supply fan to operate continuously during occupied periods, and to operate in auto mode during unoccupied periods
    • Have remote, web-based monitoring and programming
    • Retain settings during power or internet losses (for example, with battery and memory back-up)
    • Replace an existing thermostat that is not web-enabled 
  • Installation may be done by a contractor (recommended) or do-it-yourself

 

After Installation

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Who Can Apply

The contractor or PUD customer

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When to Apply

Within 12 months of installation

Buildings are eligible for more than one connected thermostat incentive, as long as each connected thermostat controls an existing HVAC system with a separate supply fan serving a separate zone.

Here’s what you’ll need for the Commercial Incentive Application:

  1. Photo(s) of the installed thermostat
  2. Invoice or receipt showing purchase date and total project costs (labor and materials before incentive)
  3. Thermostat manufacturer, model, and serial number
  4. W-9 for your business if you will receive the incentive check

Additional required documents that will be sent to the customer to sign:

  1. Chelan PUD Energy Efficiency Program Agreement
  2. Assignment of Rebate Form if payment is to go to the contractor

What happens next? Once all required documentation has been received, verified, and any required inspection is completed, your incentive check will be issued. Processing time begins after all required materials are submitted. Payments are typically processed within 4–6 weeks, but timelines may vary depending on application volume and project review requirements.

 

Commercial Rebate Exclusions

The following properties are not eligible for the commercial rebate program, regardless of meter type:
❌ Short-term rentals (e.g., vacation rentals, Airbnb, VRBO)
❌ Long-term rental properties
❌ Condos and townhomes
❌ Cabins and other residential-style lodging

However, these properties may qualify for rebates through the residential rebate program. Please visit the Residential Rebates page more information.

 

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Questions?

We're here to help! Talk to a Chelan PUD energy advisor with the Customer Energy Solutions team.

Call (509) 661-8008 or send an email.