NEW YORK, June 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer,
New Yorkers with window ACs don't have to come home to a sauna or
an icebox after being out all day. No longer do they have to
decide between leaving the AC unit off or on while they are out.
Instead, they can join coolNYC, the popular window air conditioner
program that offers users technology to control their AC
temperature and turn any room air conditioner on/off remotely via
their computer or smartphone. The program is returning to Con
Edison customers in 2015 with more ways for New Yorkers to save
energy, earn rewards, and stay cool.
coolNYC, a Con Edison program offered in partnership with
ThinkEco, allows New Yorkers to work together to ensure the
reliability of NYC's electric grid. Customers who join coolNYC can
control their room AC from anywhere and earn coolPoints through
participation in coolNYC Events. During an event, coolNYC will
temporarily reduce the customer's AC energy use. coolNYC
Events will generally take place when the electric grid is under
strain, typically on very hot days.
"Last year, thousands of New Yorkers participated in coolNYC and
saved money and energy by controlling their window ACs. This
year, we've expanded the program to provide more choices for New
Yorkers," said David MacRae,
residential customer solutions manager of Con Edison. "Con
Edison is constantly looking for new ways to engage our customers
and provide them opportunities to save energy."
NYC customers can sign up for the program now at
coolnycprogram.com. Additionally, customers who participated last
year can now re-enroll. For new customers, coolNYC has four
ways to participate and earn coolPoints this year.
- Try It: You are in control. Simply sign up to earn up to two
smartAC kits for the summer. The smartAC kits are yours to keep if
you set them up and fully participate in at least three coolNYC
Events, and you'll earn coolPoints for your participation.
- Buy It: The smartAC kit is available for purchase for
$139.99. You can participate in
coolNYC, earn coolPoints, save energy, and help your city.
- Friedrich Kuhl: If you own or
plan to buy a Friedrich Kuhl air
conditioner and FriedrichLink Wi-Fi Adapter, you can enroll in the
coolNYC program to earn coolPoints. You can earn more than
$100 in coolPoints.
- Frigidaire Cool-Connect: If you purchase the new Frigidaire
Cool-Connect air conditioner, you can enroll in the coolNYC program
to earn coolPoints. You can earn more than $100 in coolPoints.
For Friedrich and Frigidaire customers signing up their Wi-Fi
enabled air conditioners, the process is as simple as going to
www.coolnycprogram.com to register and "opt in" their existing
connected ACs. Customers without a Wi-Fi enabled unit can buy
or try a smartAC kit, which includes a modlet plug and a smart
thermostat. The customer can use this kit to turn their room air
conditioner on or off, or adjust the temperature remotely from any
computer or smartphone.
It's Hot Out There
Con Edison estimates there are over 6 million window air
conditioners in New York City,
accounting for 20 percent of peak summertime electricity demand. On
a hot summer day, the strain on the electric grid can be immense,
doing your part to reduce energy use can make a big difference with
only a small, temporary temperature adjustment.
During a coolNYC Event, the coolNYC program may turn your AC on
and off periodically or change your AC to a slightly higher
thermostat setting to reduce power usage. Events typically last for
four hours and can occur between three and 10 times per summer.
Customers will receive notifications based on their preferences in
advance of each event. If needed, a customer can override the
temperature adjustment and choose not to participate in a coolNYC
Event.
To learn more about coolNYC and how to turn your window AC into
a smart summertime appliance, go to www.coolnycprogram.com. Follow
us on twitter @coolnycprogram.
About Con Edison
Con Edison is a subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc. [NYSE: ED],
one of the nation's largest investor-owned energy companies, with
approximately $13 billion in annual
revenues and $44 billion in assets.
The utility provides electric, gas and steam service to more than 3
million customers in New York City
and Westchester County, N.Y. For
additional financial, operations and customer service information,
visit www.conEd.com, our green site, www.coned.com/waystosave, or
find us on Facebook at Con Edison.
About ThinkEco, Inc.
New York City-based ThinkEco, Inc.
is a leading Internet-of-Things (IoT) technology company, providing
easy-to-use energy efficiency solutions for utilities, enterprises,
and homes. ThinkEco's patented IoT technology platform enables
cloud-based energy efficient and connected home applications
powered by intelligent algorithms. ThinkEco also provides an
attractive customer user interface and fully functional API with
which utility and technology partners can integrate. For more
information, visit www.thinkecoinc.com, follow the company on
Twitter @ThinkEco and find us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/ThinkEco.
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