Smart Thermostat Program
Funding Amount
Up to $100
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Geography
- Located in eligible MEAN communities
Other requirements
- Residential customers of MEAN long-term wholesale power participants
- Must install a qualifying smart thermostat
- Award Amount: Up to $100 per installation
Overview
Provides a cash incentive of up to $100 paid directly to residential customers to help cover the cost of installing a qualifying smart thermostat.
Geographic Scope: Available to residential customers of MEAN long-term wholesale power participants in eligible MEAN communities.
Program Period: Runs annually with MEAN's fiscal year (April 1 - March 31).
Eligibility:
- Residential customers of MEAN long-term wholesale power participants
- Must be located in eligible MEAN communities
- Must install a qualifying smart thermostat
Funding:
- Funds paid on a first-come, first-served basis until funds last
Contact Information:
- Local electric utility or NMPP Energy
- Phone: (800) 234-2595
- Website: nmppenergy.org
How to Apply
Application Process
- Download the Smart Thermostat Program Application Form from the Energy Efficiency Programs page
- Complete and submit application form with proof of qualifying smart thermostat installation
- Awards distributed on first-come, first-served basis
- Contact local electric utility or NMPP Energy at (800) 234-2595 for submission details
What Nebraska Municipal Power Pool actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2024
- 10
- Total given
- $105K
- Median grant
- $9,703
- Range
- $5,361–$19K
- By dollars: Nebraska 77%, Colorado 15%, Iowa 8%. Top recipient cities: Lincoln, NE; Grand Island, NE; Hastings, NE.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska · Lincoln, NE
Local Energy Project
$19K
City of Grand Island · Grand Island, NE
Local Energy Project
$18K
Hastings Utilities City of Hastings · Hastings, NE
Local energy project
$13K
Lincoln Electric System · Lincoln, NE
Local Energy Project
$12K
Arkansas River Power Authority · Lamar, CO
Local energy project
$10K
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Fields of Work
- Energy efficiency
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