Eligibility
It’s easy to become a Connected RewardsSM member. Check the guidelines below and see if your smart thermostat is eligible.
To be eligible for Connected Rewards, participants must:
- Be an active BGE residential electric customer
- Use an eligible internet-connected (Wi-Fi) thermostat for cooling
- Have an AMI/Smart meter installed at the location of the active account associated with the devices being enrolled
- Agree to terms and conditions as outlined by each thermostat manufacturer
- Cooling system must not be currently enrolled in PeakRewardsSM
- Allow BGE to make small thermostat adjustments of up to 4 degrees on high energy usage days
Which thermostats qualify for the program?
See below for eligible models, as well as the terms and conditions for each provider.
| Provider | Eligible Models |
|---|---|
|
ecobee Terms & Conditions |
New enrollment with ecobee thermostats is currently unavailable. Existing customers may still be using ecobee3, ecobee3 Lite, ecobee4, ecobee Smart, ecobee SmartThermostat with voice control |
|
Emerson Terms & Conditions |
SensiTM Wi-Fi Programmable Thermostat, Sensi Touch Wi-Fi Thermostat |
|
Honeywell Home Terms & Conditions |
Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat, Wi-Fi 7-Day Programmable Thermostat, Wi-Fi 9000 7-Day Programmable Thermostat, 9000 Smart Thermostat, 7-Day Programmable Smart Thermostat, VisionPro 8000 Smart Thermostat, Round Smart Thermostat, T5+ Smart Thermostat, T6 Pro Smart Thermostat, T9 Smart Thermostat, T10 Smart Thermostat |
|
Google Nest Terms & Conditions |
Google Nest Thermostat, Google Nest Learning Thermostat, Google Nest Thermostat E |
|
Amazon.com Terms & Conditions |
Amazon Smart Thermostat |
Ready to get connected?
BGE is awaiting a decision by the Maryland Public Service Commission about extending our demand response programs into 2024. Connected Rewards enrollments will be paused beginning December 13, 2023. To be notified via email when the program reopens for enrollment, please leave your name and email address in the form below.
