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http://www.coolnycprogram.com/
ConEd is running a program together with a company called ThinkEco called coolNYC. They are providing free units to NYC residents that plug in between your AC and outlet that act as a timer, thermostat, and energy monitor.

"During demand response for coolNYC, your window air conditioners will turn on and off at a slightly higher thermostat setting so that it's used less overall, but in a way that keeps your home sufficiently cool. You'll be notified a day ahead of any events, and you always have the choice to opt in or out, each time - opt outs can happen both before and during the event. Most summers, there is a need for just 2-4 demand response event."

You get to keep the modlet even after the summer is over its great for shabbos and yom roc you can set up the timer you can control your ac from wherever you are from the app or from the website portal it's only for nyc residents if you order 2 or less you will get a USB receiver that has to connect to a computer if you order 3 or more you get the gateway that plugs into your router

Customer Service: 1-800-682-0152
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Re: CoolNYC - free smartAC program
« Reply #60 on: May 12, 2013, 12:20:56 AM »
Got mine last year, but just plugged it in on Friday. Worked great for shabbos, I set a schedule for my AC in my living room and another for my bedroom and then also set a target temperature for each AC.

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Re: CoolNYC - free smartAC program
« Reply #61 on: May 12, 2013, 01:01:17 AM »
How long after applying online do You get it or response from them?

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Re: CoolNYC - free smartAC program
« Reply #62 on: May 12, 2013, 01:03:29 AM »
They told me they are starting to ship it out may 20

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Re: CoolNYC - free smartAC program
« Reply #63 on: May 13, 2013, 08:21:44 AM »
I found mine extremely difficult to use. Do you have a desktop computer that you did this with or a laptop? My understanding was that the computer needs to be on and active for the programming to work.

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Re: CoolNYC - free smartAC program
« Reply #64 on: May 13, 2013, 08:33:10 AM »
I found mine extremely difficult to use. Do you have a desktop computer that you did this with or a laptop? My understanding was that the computer needs to be on and active for the programming to work.
I applied for four so I got the Ethernet gateway which just plugs into your router.

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Re: CoolNYC - free smartAC program
« Reply #65 on: May 13, 2013, 09:43:16 AM »
I found mine extremely difficult to use. Do you have a desktop computer that you did this with or a laptop? My understanding was that the computer needs to be on and active for the programming to work.

Call and ask to have the USB dongle switched for the ethernet adapter. They may ask you to come in to get it though. I think they're somewhere in Midtown.

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Re: CoolNYC - free smartAC program
« Reply #66 on: May 13, 2013, 10:18:51 AM »
How long did it take for them to send it. I filled out the form a few weeks ago haven't heard back from them?

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Re: CoolNYC - free smartAC program
« Reply #67 on: May 14, 2013, 12:55:23 AM »
How long did it take for them to send it. I filled out the form a few weeks ago haven't heard back from them?
They told me they are starting to ship it out may 20
I found mine extremely difficult to use. Do you have a desktop computer that you did this with or a laptop? My understanding was that the computer needs to be on and active for the programming to work.
If you have one or two ac you get the one with the USB 3 or more you get the one with the gateway

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Re: CoolNYC - free smartAC program
« Reply #68 on: May 20, 2013, 08:41:50 PM »
just got an email asking if i want someone too come and set it up for me
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Re: CoolNYC - free smartAC program
« Reply #69 on: May 20, 2013, 09:14:34 PM »
Why is it that hard to instal

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Re: CoolNYC - free smartAC program
« Reply #70 on: May 21, 2013, 12:38:12 AM »
just got an email asking if i want someone too come and set it up for me
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Thinking about doing it... let someone else do the work... :)

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Re: CoolNYC - free smartAC program
« Reply #71 on: May 21, 2013, 12:57:23 AM »
Can someone please add a wiki with info about this program?
Is it still available? etc.
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Re: CoolNYC - free smartAC program
« Reply #72 on: May 21, 2013, 02:42:49 AM »
Can someone please add a wiki with info about this program?
Is it still available? etc.
Hope I helped you and yes it's still available

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Re: CoolNYC - free smartAC program
« Reply #73 on: May 21, 2013, 03:46:46 AM »
Just signed up.
Actually searched my inbox and had this offer sitting there from coned.
I currently have a wifi thermostat for my heat, would be cool to control the ac from my phone too.

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Re: CoolNYC - free smartAC program
« Reply #74 on: May 21, 2013, 04:05:47 AM »
Just signed up.
Actually searched my inbox and had this offer sitting there from coned.
I currently have a wifi thermostat for my heat, would be cool to control the ac from my phone too.
was the wifi thermostat from coned

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Re: CoolNYC - free smartAC program
« Reply #75 on: May 21, 2013, 04:09:45 AM »
was the wifi thermostat from coned
No, it's a Honeywell from Home Depot.

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Re: CoolNYC - free smartAC program
« Reply #76 on: May 21, 2013, 04:14:57 AM »
No, it's a Honeywell from Home Depot.
how much was it

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Re: CoolNYC - free smartAC program
« Reply #78 on: May 21, 2013, 08:10:48 PM »
Hope I helped you and yes it's still available
Thanks alot!
I signed up for it, but i have a question. Is it a problem if not all of them will be used consistently during the whole summer?
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Re: CoolNYC - free smartAC program
« Reply #79 on: May 21, 2013, 09:15:17 PM »
Thanks alot!
I signed up for it, but i have a question. Is it a problem if not all of them will be used consistently during the whole summer?
it shouldn't be an issue but it doesn't hurt to just leave it plugged in like that they can see that ur "using" it and when your coming back home you can turn on your ac a half hour before you get home remotely