Dec. 12, 2012: ecobee Partners with Austin Energy to Launch Power Partner Thermostat Program Pilot
TORONTO — ecobee Inc., producer of Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostats, announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with Austin Energy to launch the Texas utility’s 2013 Power Partner Thermostat Program Pilot.
The goal of the Power Partner Thermostat Program Pilot is to help reduce the impact of high electricity demand during the months of June through September by remotely managing customers’ thermostats during peak usage periods. Participating customers will receive a rebate for $85 from Austin Energy within six weeks after enrolling in the program for every ecobee thermostat they have installed in their home.