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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 #80 on: May 21, 2013, 09:16:23 PM »
it shouldn't be an issue but it doesn't hurt to just leave it plugged in
Yah, i guess i could do that. But the AC wont be on, no problem?
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Re: CoolNYC - free smartAC program
« Reply #81 on: May 21, 2013, 09:17:07 PM »
Yah, i guess i could do that. But the AC wont be on, no problem?
idk I guess you'll find out but that's what I plan I doing when I go to the mountains

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« Reply #82 on: May 21, 2013, 09:18:03 PM »
idk I guess you'll find out but that's what I plan I doing when I go to the mountains
gotcha. Thanks
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Re: CoolNYC - free smartAC program
« Reply #83 on: May 21, 2013, 11:51:46 PM »
Does everyone get approved? I applied a few weeks ago and never got any response.

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Re: CoolNYC - free smartAC program
« Reply #84 on: May 22, 2013, 12:29:29 AM »
You should have gotten an email pretty much right away confirming it but give them a call at 212-684-2959 to confirm they are very friendly

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« Reply #85 on: May 22, 2013, 12:32:30 AM »
You should have gotten an email pretty much right away confirming it but give them a call at 212-684-2959 to confirm they are very friendly
How long is 'right away'?
I applied last night.
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Re: CoolNYC - free smartAC program
« Reply #86 on: May 22, 2013, 01:38:21 AM »
Sorry I got an email about an hour afterwards maybe not everyone gets one but that's what I assumed

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Re: CoolNYC - free smartAC program
« Reply #87 on: May 30, 2013, 01:55:21 PM »
Just called 1-800-682-0152 and asked when they are sending out my units.
The guy said they are still accepting applications and the first round of shipments will begin tomorrow (5/31) or Monday out of NJ.

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Re: CoolNYC - free smartAC program
« Reply #88 on: May 30, 2013, 03:35:45 PM »
Did anyone that had modlets from last year already get an invite to have a tech come and setup/upgrade your system? If so, has anybody had it done already and can provide details of what they do?

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« Reply #89 on: May 31, 2013, 12:01:06 AM »
How long is 'right away'?
I applied last night.
I still haven't heard back from them.... :-\
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Re: CoolNYC - free smartAC program
« Reply #90 on: May 31, 2013, 12:19:09 AM »
I still haven't heard back from them.... :-\

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Re: CoolNYC - free smartAC program
« Reply #91 on: May 31, 2013, 01:26:28 AM »
I also called they said they had some kind if "delay" shipping them out thou I will receive it the latest by the end if next week

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« Reply #92 on: May 31, 2013, 03:13:56 PM »
I still haven't heard back from them.... :-\
Just called them, and they told me i was accepted and they will be sent out next week.
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« Reply #93 on: June 03, 2013, 08:10:45 PM »
called them today and respond was : shipping out this week wednesday & thursday.....

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Re: CoolNYC - free smartAC program
« Reply #94 on: June 04, 2013, 10:12:55 AM »
Did anyone that had modlets from last year already get an invite to have a tech come and setup/upgrade your system? If so, has anybody had it done already and can provide details of what they do?

Just an update on this. I spoke to someone who had the technician come to 'setup' and 'upgrade' his components and he said they gave him all new equipment. No details about what's changed though. I made an appointment for them to come 'upgrade' mine. So if anyone had CoolNYC from last year and got an email about scheduling an appointment for a technician to come set up your equipment, it sounds worthwhile.

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Re: CoolNYC - free smartAC program
« Reply #95 on: June 04, 2013, 06:35:24 PM »
Just got this email :

Dear......,

Congratulations and welcome to the coolNYC Community! Your coolNYC application is approved and you are one step closer to receiving your FREE smartAC kit.

Once you receive your smartAC kit, you should plan to set it up within 3-4 days so we can complete your participation in coolNYC. If you think that you may need set up assistance or that you won’t be able to set it up promptly, please simply reply to this email to let us know so we can better accommodate your schedule.

And don’t forget to look out for another email from us when your order is processed and shipped.

Stay cool,

The coolNYC Team


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Re: CoolNYC - free smartAC program
« Reply #96 on: June 04, 2013, 09:18:23 PM »
Just got this email :

Dear......,

Congratulations and welcome to the coolNYC Community! Your coolNYC application is approved and you are one step closer to receiving your FREE smartAC kit.

Once you receive your smartAC kit, you should plan to set it up within 3-4 days so we can complete your participation in coolNYC. If you think that you may need set up assistance or that you won’t be able to set it up promptly, please simply reply to this email to let us know so we can better accommodate your schedule.

And don’t forget to look out for another email from us when your order is processed and shipped.

Stay cool,

The coolNYC Team
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Re: CoolNYC - free smartAC program
« Reply #97 on: June 04, 2013, 09:59:48 PM »
That stinks I didn't get one.

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Re: CoolNYC - free smartAC program
« Reply #98 on: June 05, 2013, 04:17:13 PM »
I just got the same email.

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Re: CoolNYC - free smartAC program
« Reply #99 on: June 05, 2013, 04:34:02 PM »
I called them and now I'm in.