40 Free Energy Saving Kits & Smart Thermostats + Free Shipping

If you live in any of these areas, then you can score free smart thermostats, energy saving kits and more! For example, in Wisconsin, I have gotten lots of freebies from Focus on Energy, such asfree light bulbs, faucet aerators, shower heads, smart power strips, and more. When I lived in California, I got free lamps from SCE, and of course most areas have energy saving rebates as well.

Energy Saving Freebies by State

I’ve put together this list. But, if you’re not in any of these areas you should still do a search on your area! Because, you may find that you’re eligible for freebies you didn’t even know about.

CA

Southern California Gas Company has a free energy saving starter kit designed to help you save energy and water. It includes faucet aerators and a low-flow shower head.

Account information is required, and you can order a kit once every three years.

D.C.

PEPCO Energy Customers in Washington, D.C., can request a free energy saving kit with a free energy checkup. Virtual checkups are available!

ID

If you’re in Idaho and use Idaho Power, you can get a variety of energy efficient products for free with a home energy audit. Of course, what you get will depend on how you answer their survey. You will need to enter your account information. This one is limited to one per household. No end date posted for the program so order now!

IL

If you’re an Ameren Illinois customer, then you can get a discounted thermostat starting at $10.

Nicor Gas customers can get a free energy kit by mail. You can choose from a Free Water-Saving Kit, or a Free Weatherization Kit. The water-saving kit includes 1 or 2 low-flow showerheads, 1 or 2 bathroom faucet aerators, 1 dual-spray kitchen faucet aerator, a Shower timer and Plumber’s tape. Meanwhile, Nicor Gas customers can order up to two free weatherization kits, which include: 12-pack of outlet and switch foam gasket, 17′ roll of closed cell foam tape weatherstripping, 17′ roll of V-seal type weatherstripping, a Self-adhesive door sweep, and 30′ roll of rope caulk.

IN

Indianapolis Power company (IPL) customers can get a free energy savings kit. You can pick from one of the three kit options to find the upgrades that are right for your home. Each kit includes free energy-saving products like:

Three 9W LED bulbs
One LED night light
One filter whistle
One faucet aerator
A $10.00 gift certificate to The Home Depot

Simply complete a Home Energy Inspector (10 quick questions), and you’ll get your kit within 2 weeks.

Account is required, and limit one per household.

GA

Georgia Power Marketplace has discounted smart home products to help you save energy.

Eligibility: Georgia Power residential customers with AC or electric heat pump

IN, KY, NC, SC, OH

Duke Energy is giving people (even non-customers) Free Energy Kit every 3 years. This includes homeowners in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Indiana or Kentucky with children attending schools participating in The Conservation Caper and Energy Agents programs. The kit includes LED bulbs, LED night light, shower head, faucet aerators, glow ring toy and more.

Account number is not needed; however, if you’re not a customer you do need to qualify with a child attending one of the participating schools served by Duke Energy throughout the states of North Carolina, South Carolina and Indiana are eligible to participate. To see if your child’s school is participating, visit this link. Allow up to 12 weeks for delivery.

KS & MO

Every Energy customers in Kansas and Missouri can get great deals here! Residential customers can take advantage of programs from Evergy Energy. Those who are income-eligible can save even more here.

KY, NC, SC, OH, IN

LA

Entergy Louisiana customers can get discounted products to help them save money and energy.

Enetergy New Orleans has their own separate website with similar offers.

Account is required.

MA, NY & RI

National Grid Customers in Massachusettes or Rhode Island can get a Google Nest Mini for free, plus a $25 reward for signing up for Rush Hour Rewards. National Grid will give you a $25 reward and a Nest Mini for signing up for Rush Hour Rewards. Plus, for every year you participate, you will receive a $20 reward at the end of the summer season.

National Grid NY customers in New York will get a $30 reward and a free Google Nest Mini for free!

MI

DTE Energy in Michigan is a provider of gas and electric power. Through October 31, 2020, if you signed up to participate you received a Google Nest Mini (one per household), while supplies last.

You can still sign up for a free energy efficiency kit if you qualify.

MD

If you’re a Potomac Edison customer in Maryland, then you can score discounts and rebates on ENERGY STAR-certified CFL, LED light bulbs and lighting fixtures. Plus, if you schedule a free Quick Home Energy Checkup with them, then you can get up to $75 worth of energy saving products installed by an energy expert!

MN

Minnesota Energy Resources customers can get free water conservation kits, and Centerpoint Energy natural gas customers can get free energy efficiency kits.

Xcel Energy customers can save on smart thermostats, and get rewarded each year they use them.

MO

Ameren Missouri customers who qualify can get free energy efficient products.

MO & KS

Every Energy customers in Kansas and Missouri can get great deals here! Residential customers can take advantage of programs from Evergy Energy. Those who are income-eligible can save even more here.

NC, SC, OH, IN, KY

NM

New Mexico Gas customers can request a free energy saving kit here.

NJ

New Jersey PSEG Customers can score a variety of energy-saving products, such as an Emerson Sensi Classic Smart Thermostat, for a huge discount.

Account is required.

NY

ConEdison customers in New York can get a $50 discount when you purchase an eligible smart thermostat. Already have a smart thermostat? You could earn $85 or more in rewards by enrolling your Nest or Honeywell smart thermostat.

Account is required.

NJ & NY

PSEG Customers in New Jersey or New York can get discounts on the marketplace, and get a free Home Energy Analyzer.

Account is required.

NY, MA & RI

National Grid NY customers in New York will get a $30 reward and a free Google Nest Mini for free!

OH

Residential customers of Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company, and Toledo Edison (also known as FirstEnergy’s utilities) scan get energy rebates online.

AEP Ohio customers can request a free energy kit by mail. More info here.

For example, your kit will include LED bulbs, LED nightlight, weather-stripping, 8 light switch gaskets to insulate your switch covers, and 18 power outlet gaskets. Must be a current customer. Limit one kit every year.

Columbia Gas customers in Worthington can get a free energy efficiency checkup and find rebates on their website.

OH, IN, KY, NC, SC

Duke Energy is giving people (even non-customers!) Free Energy Kit every 3 years. Of course, this is limited to homeowners in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Indiana or Kentucky with children attending schools participating in The Conservation Caper and Energy Agents programs. The kit includes LED bulbs, LED night light, shower head, faucet aerators, glow ring toy and more.

OR & WA

In Oregon, Portland General Electric or Pacific Power customers, and NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas or Avista customers can get a free Energy Saver Kit. In Washington state, NW Natural customers can also request the free Energy Saving Kit.

Smart Thermostat Rewards—If you have a qualifying Nest, ecobee or Honeywell smart thermostat, enroll in a rewards program from PGE and PGE will send you up to $75. You can stay comfortable, save energy and help lower demand during peak hours.

Additionally, customers of these same power companies can also get ENERGY STAR appliance rebates in Oregon and Washington.

And, there are cash back programs for homeowners in Oregon and Washington. Find them all under Residential.

PA

Residential customers of Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power, and West Penn Power, First Energy Customers have access to rebates, money saving tips and more.

Conversely, Southeastern Pennsylvania PECO income-qualified customers can request a free energy saving kit. This kit will include items such as dimmable candelabra style LED bulbs, water-saving faucet aerators, a low flow showerhead, a smart power strip, and LED night lights.

RI, NY & MA

National Grid Customers in Massachusetts or Rhode Island can get a Google Nest Mini for free, plus a $25 reward for signing up for Rush Hour Rewards. National Grid will give you a $25 reward and a Nest Mini for signing up for Rush Hour Rewards. Plus, for every year you participate, you will receive a $20 reward at the end of the summer season.

National Grid NY customers in New York will get a $30 reward and a free Google Nest Mini for free!

SC, OH, IN, KY, NC

Duke Energy is giving people (even non-customers) Free Energy Kit every 3 years. This includes homeowners in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Indiana or Kentucky with children attending schools participating in The Conservation Caper and Energy Agents programs. Additionally, this kit includes LED bulbs, LED night light, shower head, faucet aerators, glow ring toy and more.

TN

In Tennessee, customers of NES Power can request a free energy kit. The free kit includes a $10 Home Depot gift card (promotional), Two Light Emitting Diode (LED)Bulbs, Outlet & Light Switch Gaskets, a Filter Whistle, Two Faucet Aerators, a Hot Water Gauge, and a Thermometer Magnet.

VA

Columbia Gas of Virginia will send a free energy efficiency kit to customers with submission of a home energy evaluation. If you’ve already filled out an evaluation, then you may be able to get another kit by keeping your profile up to date. Of course, cash back rebates are also available.

WI

If you’re in Wisconsin, then take the Focus on Energy survey. After that, choose one of the free energy savings kits that best fits your needs. For instance, this free kit contain a mix of LED bulbs, faucet aerators, high efficiency showerhead, power strip. pipe insulation, and more. You can do this once every 3 years.

They also offer rebates up to $4 when you purchase energy efficient light bulbs.

WV

West Virginia can do a free Home Energy Analyzer from FirstEnergy.

What if Your Area is Not Listed?

Sometimes lists are hard! So, if you’re not in this list don’t worry. You can start by searching Emerson’s website for your area. And, check out Ecobee’s rebates website for your area. Of course, you’ll also want to look for Energy Star rebates.