Cool Rewards

What is Cool Rewards?

You can play a role in helping us conserve energy during the times that usage is at its highest. If you have a qualifying smart thermostat such as Nest, sign up for BWP’s Cool Rewards program to conserve and save on energy costs.

Through Cool Rewards from BWP, your smart thermostat will automatically shift energy use to help reduce the load on the electric grid. You help us save, and we pass those savings along to you. Enroll and earn $75.

Starting in 2024, you will earn an additional $50 for each year you stay enrolled. Both Google Nest and Honeywell smart thermostats are now eligible!

Here's How It Works

  • Enroll a qualified smart thermostat in Cool Rewards.
  • Your smart thermostat will curb energy use from your air conditioner or heat pump during peak energy times to reduce load and keep energy costs low.

PLUS! Your new smart thermostat may also qualify for a rebate from BWP here.

Qualifying Thermostats

All thermostats must have Wi-Fi capability. 

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Honeywell Home

Available models include, T5 Smart, T6 Pro Smart, T9 Smart, and T10 Pro Smart with RedLINK.

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Honeywell Total Connect Comfort

Available models include Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat, Prestige IAQ, and VisionPRO 8000.

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Nest

Available models include Nest Learning, Google Nest, and Nest Thermostat E.

What to Expect

During certain times of the day, there are periods when electricity demand can spike. To cover this higher energy demand, BWP must purchase expensive peak power or encourage customers to shift their energy use.

Your smart thermostat will help BWP save energy when it's most expensive - typically on hot summer days when energy demand is very high.

  • Before each energy event, you will receive a notification on your thermostat and thermostat app.
  • Events will occur only on weekdays between 12 p.m. and 9 p.m. and last no more than four hours.
  • Only one event per day, and no more than three events in a week.
  • Your thermostat may adjust temperatures before and during an event to balance comfort and energy savings. You can manually adjust the temperature setting anytime if you are uncomfortable.
  • When the event ends, your smart thermostat will return to its regular temperature schedule.

Cool Rewards bill credits will be applied to your Burbank Water and Power billing statement at the end of each cooling season - typically in November.

Cool Rewards Eligibility Requirements

  • Be a BWP customer with a residential electric service or small commercial electric service.
  • Have a qualifying smart thermostat model that is continuously connected to Wi-Fi.
  • Have an installed, operable, and compatible smart thermostat controlling air-conditioning or heat pump equipment at your service address.
  • Have an active account with a qualified thermostat manufacturer and have the thermostat linked to that account. For Honeywell, you will need to register a device with Honeywell Home, Resideo, or Total Connect Comfort. For Nest, you must have the device registered to a Google Nest account.
  • Agree to the program terms and conditions.
  • Remain enrolled for the full cooling season (May - October).

To unenroll from the Cool Rewards program, please contact BWP at  (818) 238-3653 or email the Cool Rewards team.

FAQ

Cool Rewards is a bring-your-own-device load management program. It uses Wi-Fi-enabled smart thermostats and rewards customers for saving energy when energy demand is high. BWP customers who own a qualifying smart thermostat and enroll in Cool Rewards receive an annual participation credit each year they are enrolled.

Google Nest Thermostats

Our program supports all Nest thermostat models, which includes all models of the Nest Thermostat E, Nest Learning Thermostat, and Nest Thermostat.

  • Nest Thermostat E
  • Nest Learning Thermostat 1st Gen
  • Nest Learning Thermostat 2nd Gen
  • Nest Learning Thermostat 3rd GenMeter
  • Nest Thermostat
Honeywell (Resideo)
  • Wi-Fi FocusPRO 6000
  • Prestige IAQ (YTHX9421R5101WW) Requires Gateway, sold separately
  • Prestige IAQ (YTHX9421R5135WW) Requires Gateway, sold separately
  • Wi-Fi 7-Day Programmable (RTH6580WF1001)
  • Wi-Fi 7-Day Programmable (RTH6580WF1006)
  • Wi-Fi 7-Day Programmable Touchscreen (RTH6580WF1004)
  • Wi-Fi 7-Day Programmable Touchscreen (RTH6580WF1007)
  • Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat (RTH9580WF1005)
  • Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat (RTH9580WF1013)
  • Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat (RTH9580WFKITHQ)
  • Wi-Fi 9000

You can enroll up to two smart thermostats in the Cool Rewards program, and you will receive a $75 credit for each device in the program.

The Cool Rewards $50 participation bill credits are applied to billing statements for customer participating during the cooling season after the season has ended. The Cool Rewards $75 enrollment credit will be applied on successful enrollment. See complete program terms and conditions.
In addition to the annual bill credit, owning a smart thermostat can help you save energy and money by learning household energy patterns and automatically adjusting home temperatures. A smart thermostat will help increase comfort while you are home and save money while you are away.

Cool Rewards is available for customers with any Google Nest device and select Honeywell Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostats. Click here for a complete list of qualifying Honeywell models to ensure eligibility.

Smart thermostats are sold at all major retailers, through HVAC contractors, hardware stores, and online direct from the manufacturer. You may purchase a smart thermostat at a retailer of your choice. Currently, BWP offers rebates and Cool Rewards incentives on Google Nest and select Honeywell smart thermostats.

To qualify for a rebate, your device must be a new purchase. Complete rebate details can be found here. Rebates are applied as a bill credit and take 6 to 8 weeks to process.

Honeywell devices are managed through a family of Honeywell apps. Find out more about the right app for your Honeywell device here.

Yes, your smart thermostat does not need to be a new purchase to qualify for Cool Rewards. Enroll your Nest or Honeywell smart thermostat and earn $50 each year starting in 2024, plus a one-time $75 enrollment bill credit.

Google Nest and select Honeywell smart thermostats can participate in Cool Rewards. See the list of qualified Honeywell models to see if your model is eligible.

Both Nest and Honeywell provide guides for installing a smart thermostat including video tutorials available online. If you are not comfortable installing a device yourself, your local HVAC contractor can quickly install your thermostat for a fee.

Customers seeking assistance with installation, troubleshooting, or programming with their Honeywell smart thermostat should visit the Honeywell support page.

Customers seeking assistance with installation, troubleshooting, or programming with their Nest smart thermostat should visit the Google Nest support page.