Summer Savings Checklist

Use this checklist to make sure you’re taking advantage of all the ways Piedmont Electric can help you save energy and money!

Smart Thermostat Savings Program

• Eligibility: Wi-Fi connected to Nest smart thermostat.

• How it works: Allow Piedmont Electric to adjust your thermostat by a few degrees on hot summer afternoons (June–September). You will use less energy while staying comfortable.

• Benefits: $100 initial rebate / $5 monthly bill credit (June–September)

Time-of-Day Rate

• Eligibility: Any member willing to shift energy use to off-peak hours.

• How it works: Run major appliances, cool your home and shift other energy use to off-peak hours when demand is low.

• Benefits: Lower energy costs for off-peak use / Help reduce overall grid demand

Electric Vehicle Time-of-Day Rate

• Eligibility: EV owners with vehicle registration at your service address.

• How it works: Charge your EV overnight during super off-peak hours for the best rates.

• Benefits: Lower overnight charging costs / $50 one-time bill credit

New and Improved Rebates

• Eligibility: New smart thermostat, a/c unit, heat pump, insulation, duct work, pool pump or electric vehicle.

• How it works: Installations that meet certain energy efficiency requirements are eligible for rebates.

• Benefits: Immediate rebate / Less energy use long-term

Energy Saver North Carolina Rebates

• Eligibility: Households earning up to 150% of the area median income in your county may be eligible for rebates from the state.

• How it works: Incentivizes whole-home energy upgrades and high-efficiency electric appliances.

• Benefits: Savings on energy-efficient upgrades / Lower monthly energy use from these improvements