There’s no such thing as a free lunch, but there is such thing as a free smart thermostat. Energy companies all over the country are offering rebates to customers that can lower the price of a smart thermostat all the way down to zero, so before you buy an EccoBee on Amazon, check whether you qualify.

How to see if you are eligible for a free smart

thermostat

The easiest, quickest way to see whether you’re eligible for a rebate on a thermostat is to go to Google and enter the name of your gas or electric company + “thermostat rebate.” You should be greeted with a link to a page that explains how much of a rebate you’ll get on which kind of equipment. For instance, I’m eligible for $100 rebate on smart thermostats from some brands, $75 discount from some brands, and no rebate from others. It varies from location to location, but rebates usually cover the full cost of basic smart thermostats. If you want a fancier model, it will just make it “extremely inexpensive” instead.