SunPower, a global solar maker, and ecobee, the manufacturer of the world’s first Wi-Fi smart thermostat, are teaming up to introduce a home-use smart energy controller. By using the controller, a household can save up to 23% of its power consumption, while the electricity –which is from solar -- is supplied by SunPower at competitive prices.
"This partnership program helps homeowners maximize electricity savings by combining reliable ecobee smart thermostat technology with high performance solar solutions from SunPower," said Martin DeBono, SunPower senior vice president, residential solar. "Our collaboration with ecobee will help consumers take very simple steps toward building a Smart Energy home of the future that efficiently manages energy production and consumption, giving them greater control of electricity costs."
Participants of the new program will enjoy lower electricity bill as well as SunPower’s $500 mail-in rebate with any purchase or lease of a SunPower solar energy system. With flexible financing options, qualified ecobee customers can start saving on solar electricity from SunPower for little to no cost up front. Customers who purchase solar from SunPower, may also qualify for a 30% federal income tax credit.
The ecobee3 uses room sensors to monitor the temperature in every room of a home. By detecting occupancy in multiple locations, ecobee3 is able to automatically adjust temperatures for those rooms to deliver maximum comfort in the areas of a home that matter most.