Get rewarded without sacrificing your comfort.
Co-op Comfort gives you an easy way to earn bill credits while staying comfortable in your home. This limited two‑year pilot lets you participate one year at a time and earn a $25 one-time enrollment credit and a $50 annual appreciation credit per device for actively participating in the program.
By enrolling with an eligible smart thermostat, you allow small, temporary thermostat adjustments during periods of high energy demand during the summer. These brief changes help reduce strain on the electric grid, support reliable service, and help keep energy costs stable for all Cobb EMC members. Most members notice little to no difference during events, and you always remain in control of your thermostat.
Co-op Comfort Overview & Benefits
During times when electricity demand is highest (3-7 p.m., June-September), your smart thermostat will make a minor temperature adjustment. Events will occur only on weekdays and will not take place on weekends or holidays. Program benefits include:
- No cost to enroll
- No new equipment needed if you already have an eligible smart thermostat
- $25 enrollment bill credit
- $50 end of season bill credit per device at the end of each summer season when your thermostat is available for 80% of the event hours. Max of two devices per account.
- Two-year pilot program with a one-year participation commitment
How events work:
To help maintain comfort, homes will be pre-cooled before each event:
- One hour before an event, your thermostat will automatically precool your home by lowering the thermostat by two degrees.
- When the event begins, your thermostat's set temperature settings will increase by three degrees. Change your thermostat at any time to opt out.
- Your thermostat will remain at the event settings for 2-4 hours and then will return to the original settings that were in place before the event began.
Eligibility Requirements
To participate, members must:
- Be a Cobb EMC residential member
- Have a Wi-Fi-enabled smart thermostat from one of the brands listed below. If you don’t have one yet, you can browse eligible thermostats in our Amazon storefront. Earn a $100 incentive for installation.
- Sensi (Copeland/Emerson)
- Google (Nest)
- Honeywell (Resideo)
- ecobee
- Not currently be enrolled in the NiteFlex or Smart Choice rate
- Commit to at least one year of participation
You’ll need your Cobb EMC account number to complete your enrollment. You can find your account number in a few easy places:
- On your Cobb EMC bill
- Online by logging into your account at cobbemc.com/account
- In the Cobb EMC mobile app under Bill & Pay
- For step-by-step instructions, view our quick guide here.
Please contact your smart thermostat provider for technical support with your thermostat or app.
Most members will notice little to no difference. Temperature adjustments are modest, temporary, and designed with precooling to help maintain comfort.
Yes. You can adjust your thermostat or use your app to opt out of an event at any time. To receive the end‑of‑season incentive, you’ll need to participate for at least 80% of all event hours during the season. There can be up to 15 events, and each event lasts up to 4 hours. As long as you stay enrolled and participate in most of the events, you’ll remain eligible for the incentive even if you choose to opt out occasionally.
There can be up to 15 events, and each event lasts up to 4 hours. The events will take place on weekdays only during the summer months (June-September). Weekends and holidays are excluded.
Only if you do not already have an eligible Wi-Fi-enabled smart thermostat.
No. With multiple zones, your thermostat communicates as just one device. You are eligible to enroll up to two devices in the program.
You can enroll up to two eligible thermostats per household.
Yes. Each eligible thermostat you enroll can receive its own $50 end-of-season bill credit (up to two devices per account).
The $25 enrollment bill credit is applied the month after you enroll.
The $50 end of season bill credit is applied in November after the summer season concludes if your thermostat was available for 80% of event hours.
Yes. Co-op Comfort is a limited capacity pilot program, and enrollment is available on a first come, first served basis. Once the program reaches capacity, enrollment will close for the season.
Because spots are limited, members who are interested are encouraged to enroll as early as possible to secure a place in the pilot.
No, there are no upfront or participation costs during the pilot.
Reducing electricity demand during peak times lowers overall system costs and helps maintain reliable service for all members.
We prefer that you unenroll through your smart thermostat provider. You may also contact us at gogreen@cobbemc.com.