Coming in January 2026 is a new incentive program for Wayne-White Electric members. Connect to Save is an innovative new program that enables Wayne-White Electric and our members to work together to keep rates as low as possible for everyone.
By enrolling in the program, members give the cooperative limited access to smart thermostat devices in their homes. During certain days of the year, called "adjustment events," the cooperative can make slight, time-limited alterations to enrolled devices to reduce demand at peak times. This saves money for you, your cooperative and your fellow members.
You may wonder, "What good can come from adjusting my thermostat a couple of degrees?" Think of all the devices in your home that use power -- lights, computers, appliances and more. Your heating and cooling system accounts for most of the energy your home uses. As a matter of fact, the average home in the United States uses a staggering 53% of its annual electricity on heating and cooling. When temperatures outside are at their highest or lowest, peak demand can require the cooperative to purchase additional power, leading to rate increases on members' power bills that nobody wants.
By enrolling in Connect to Save, members give the cooperative the ability to adjust the amount of energy their smart thermostats use. Participating members will be notified at least an hour in advance that their connected smart thermostats will be slightly adjusted -- never more than 4 degrees -- for a maximum of four hours.
So what do you get in return for participating in this program other than saving energy and lowering your electric bill? Wayne-White Electric is offering a one-time $75 enrollment incentive when members sign up for the program. Members who stay on and participate in the program will then receive a $25 annual incentive per device.
To participate in the program, you must:
- Be a current Wayne-White Electric residential service account holder in good standing.
- Have a dependable wireless network at the service address.
- Have an account linked to your enrolled device.
- Agree to the terms and conditions of the Connect to Save program.
Thermostat devices that qualify for the program include:
- Ecobee
- Honeywell
- Renew Home (formerly Google Nest)
- Sensi
- (Members who purchase a new thermostat are responsible for the installation.)
To learn more about this program or sign up, visit he Rebates section of our website.