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Ecobee Thermostats

Finding ways to help you save energy and money is a priority at Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative. We believe that little changes add up to big savings, and now we’re offering you a “little change” to improve the efficiency of your home and keep money in your pocket. 

CHEC is selling ecobee enhanced and ecobee premium thermostats to members at deeply discounted prices in exchange for participating in our load control events or one of our Time-of-Use (TOU) rates. These thermostats take the energy savings features of a programmable thermostat – designating temperatures for certain times of the day – and allow you to control settings remotely from your smart phone or computer. And because the thermostat is wi-fi enabled, you can see real-time data about your energy consumption, enabling you to make informed decisions about how to set your thermostat and manage your energy use.

 

ecobee thermostat

ecobee Premium

  • Save 26%* on annual energy costs
  • ENERGY STAR® certified
  • Control with the ecobee app
  • Apple HomeKit + more integrations
  • Built-in radar occupancy sensor
  • Built-in indoor air quality monitor
  • SmartSensor included in the box
  • Choice of Siri® or Alexa Built-in
  • Spotify & Bluetooth streaming
  • Hands-free calling & intercom
  • Supports HVAC accessories
  • Learns and adapts to your routine with eco+
  • Retail value is $249

$125 for CHEC members with all electric

ecobee thermostat

ecobee Enhanced

  • Save 23%* on annual energy costs
  • ENERGY STAR® certified
  • Control with the ecobee app
  • Apple HomeKit + more integrations
  • Compatible with SmartSensor
  • Retail value is $189

$100 for CHEC members with all electric

Members of CHEC can purchase the ecobee enhanced thermostat at a discounted price of $100, if the home is all electric, or $150 if the home is gas/electric. The Premium thermostat is available to members with all electric homes for $125, or $175 if the home is gas/electric. Additional sensors are also available to purchase for $50 per pair.

Members who purchase our ecobee thermostats must agree to participate in CHEC load control events OR sign up for one of our Time-of-Use rates (details below).

Load Control:

If you chose to agree to load control events your ecobee will periodically receive signals from CHEC during times when the demand for electricity is greatest and therefore most expensive. Our signals, which will be accompanied by a message to your thermostat and your mobile app, will raise the temperature of your thermostat by a few degrees in the summer and lower it in the winter.

Ecobee Load Control Agreement

Time of Use Rates:

Members who are interested in choosing one of our Time-of-Use rates will need to choose either the traditional time-of-use (TOU) rate, the residential service with electric vehicle (REV) rate or the commercial TOU rate. Our TOU and REV rates are structured differently than our traditional rates and vary depending on what time of day electricity is used. The rates are lower during off-peak times and higher during on-peak times. The on-peak hours for our TOU rates are 3pm-6pm from May through October and 6am-9am from November through April. 

These rates are intended to encourage conservation during peak times. If a member shifts their use and reduces their electric consumption during peak periods, they could save money on their electric bill. This could mean adjusting your thermostat during peak hours, programming your dishwasher to run overnight, or for an EV driver, charging your vehicle at night. All rates are listed on the agreement below, or can be found here: https://www.chec.coop/rates

Ecobee Time of Use Agreement

By lowering energy use throughout our system during times of peak demand, we are able to lower our power costs. Because electric cooperatives are not-for-profit, those savings are passed on to you, meaning the little changes really are adding up to big savings.

To purchase your ecobee thermostat, call (252) 995-5616. 

 

 

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