Low Income Thermostats
PGW provides and installs ENERGY STAR® Certified Wi-Fi enabled thermostats in the homes of income-qualified PGW customers at no cost to the customer. Thermostat installations are provided on a first-come, first-served basis, based on the date that applications are received, and are subject to available funds. To apply, click on the link below or call 1-833-596-3075.
*To qualify for low income smart thermostat incentives, within the last year customers must have enrolled in PGW’s CRP program, received a UESF grant, or received a LIHEAP grant and assigned it to PGW.
| Low Income Eligibility | |||
| Household Size | Maximum Annual Income to Qualify | Maximum Monthly Income to Qualify | |
| 1 | $19,320 | $1,610 | |
| 2 | $26,130 | $2,178 | |
| 3 | $32,940 | $2,745 | |
| 4 | $39,750 | $3,313 | |
| 5 | $46,560 | $3,880 | |
| 6 | $53,370 | $4,448 | |
| 7 | $60,180 | $5,015 | |
| 8 | $66,990 | $5,583 | |
| 9+ | Add $6,810 for each additional person | Add $378 for each additional person | |
Customers may be required to provide income information and/or documentation to verify they have an active PGW account.
Smart Thermostat Benefits
- Ability to learn household patterns and adjust heating and cooling according to when a home is occupied or is about to be occupied.
- Reduces the use of heating and cooling systems when the home is unoccupied for significant periods of time.
- Can track energy usage to see how it changes over time, and how it may affect energy costs in the future.
- Opportunity to monitor and control the temperature remotely!
EnergySense rebates are available from 09/01/2020 – 08/31/2023. Rebates are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis according to the date your application is received, and are subject to available funds.