Author Topic: CoolNYC - free smartAC program (Read 40588 times)

skyguy918 · « **on:** July 20, 2012, 02:49:52 PM »

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.

I received mine (3 units) this week and while there are definitely some rough edges, it seems like a no-brainer for people with window AC's. Unfortunately I don't have time at the moment to go into great detail, but I encourage people to take a look and ask any questions you have about the program here, and I'll try to answer them as best as possible.

http://www.coolnycprogram.com/

Dan · « **Reply #1 on:** July 20, 2012, 02:54:31 PM »

"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."

skyguy918 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 20, 2012, 03:05:16 PM »

Quote from: Dan on July 20, 2012, 02:54:31 PM

"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."

Yup. As best as I can tell, if you choose to opt in to the 'Events' they give you $25 at the end of the summer, and if you opt out, you don't get the money. There don't seem to be any other ill effects to opting out, and the worst they can do is take back the units, in which case you'll have had these digital timers/thermostats for a summer for free.

ETA: Also, the way I'm reading it is that they bump you up a few degrees from your normal setting. If you're only using it as a timer then you can have it set way down in the 60's and still be fine when they raise it. It's all speculation of course, till I test it by opting in during an event.

A European · « **Reply #3 on:** July 30, 2012, 10:16:03 AM »

Quote from: skyguy918 on July 20, 2012, 02:49:52 PM

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.

I received mine (3 units) this week and while there are definitely some rough edges, it seems like a no-brainer for people with window AC's. Unfortunately I don't have time at the moment to go into great detail, but I encourage people to take a look and ask any questions you have about the program here, and I'll try to answer them as best as possible.

http://www.coolnycprogram.com/

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askmoses · « **Reply #4 on:** July 30, 2012, 12:08:04 PM »

Is it only restricted to those buildings listed?

A European · « **Reply #5 on:** July 30, 2012, 12:27:24 PM »

Quote from: askmoses on July 30, 2012, 12:08:04 PM

Is it only restricted to those buildings listed?

I am regular crown h. Building and I got it.

This is who I am · « **Reply #6 on:** July 30, 2012, 03:18:58 PM »

will this cost anything ?

askmoses · « **Reply #7 on:** July 30, 2012, 03:20:03 PM »

Quote from: MoshStat on July 30, 2012, 03:18:58 PM

will this cost anything ?

It didn't ask for a CC or anything so how will they charge you?

This is who I am · « **Reply #8 on:** July 30, 2012, 03:22:29 PM »

Quote from: askmoses on July 30, 2012, 03:20:03 PM

It didn't ask for a CC or anything so how will they charge you?

but what about long tearm... like a bill or what not ?

A European · « **Reply #9 on:** July 30, 2012, 04:05:00 PM »

Quote from: MoshStat on July 30, 2012, 03:22:29 PM

but what about long tearm... like a bill or what not ?

looks for me like totally free and by the way it's really cool ! For example I could turn on/off my air condition when I am not home from my smartphone !!!

This is who I am · « **Reply #10 on:** July 30, 2012, 04:16:10 PM »

Quote from: A European on July 30, 2012, 04:05:00 PM

looks for me like totally free and by the way it's really cool ! For example I could turn on/off my air condition when I am not home from my smartphone !!!

That is awesome!!
i once saw something like this but it would blow the Ac out if it was used to much

A European · « **Reply #11 on:** July 30, 2012, 04:47:44 PM »

Dan you don't think it's a good deal to be posted on dandeals.com? I never pm you

mercaz1 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 30, 2012, 04:49:50 PM »

its only for nyc right?

skyguy918 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 30, 2012, 09:58:26 PM »

Quote from: askmoses on July 30, 2012, 12:08:04 PM

Is it only restricted to those buildings listed?

Nope, you don't actually have to select a building, you can select where you heard about it, and if it's not on the list you can leave it at none. Someone from the ThinkEco team emailed someone in Hillcrest about the program and even lauded its benefits for Shabbos (ie knowing they were speaking to a Jewish audience). That person posted it on one of the shul groups. I selected 'responding to email offer' when I signed up.

Quote from: MoshStat on July 30, 2012, 03:18:58 PM

will this cost anything ?

Absolutely nothing. The only thing that can happen is they ask for it back (I believe in the T&C's they state that they have the right to do so). Also, as I mentioned earlier, if you don't 'participate' in the 'demand response events' (where they raise the temp on your thermostat to alleviate stress on the grid) you won't be able to get the $25 at the end of the summer. But they don't take any payment or billing info, so they can't charge you.

Quote from: mercaz1 on July 30, 2012, 04:49:50 PM

its only for nyc right?

Yup.

Galitzyaner · « **Reply #14 on:** July 31, 2012, 04:16:36 AM »

Quote from: A European on July 30, 2012, 04:47:44 PM

Dan you don't think it's a good deal to be posted on dandeals.com? I never pm you

Maybe you should also add to that food stamps and medicaid

Oh, and lets not forget the lifeline free phones.. Ya know what, for that matter how 'bout posting the qualifications for section 8...
Free rentals! Hoooray!

Do you need the address to your local federation or JCC?

Hhmmmm, does this web address end with .gov? $:-\$

Dan, is Dansdeals.gov available?!

skyguy918 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 31, 2012, 10:54:01 AM »

Quote from: Galitzyaner on July 31, 2012, 04:16:36 AM

Maybe you should also add to that food stamps and medicaid

Oh, and lets not forget the lifeline free phones.. Ya know what, for that matter how 'bout posting the qualifications for section 8...
Free rentals! Hoooray!

Do you need the address to your local federation or JCC?

Hhmmmm, does this web address end with .gov? $:-\$

Dan, is Dansdeals.gov available?!

Maybe you can spell it out, because I have no idea what you're trying to say. This is not a government program of any sort, and it does not have any qualifications of eligibility other than being open to NYC residents only (would not be the first location specific deal posted on DD).

A European · « **Reply #16 on:** July 31, 2012, 10:56:14 AM »

Quote from: skyguy918 on July 31, 2012, 10:54:01 AM

Maybe you can spell it out, because I have no idea what you're trying to say. This is not a government program of any sort, and it does not have any qualifications of eligibility other than being open to NYC residents only (would not be the first location specific deal posted on DD).

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askmoses · « **Reply #17 on:** July 31, 2012, 11:57:16 AM »

Quote from: Galitzyaner on July 31, 2012, 04:16:36 AM

Maybe you should also add to that food stamps and medicaid

Oh, and lets not forget the lifeline free phones.. Ya know what, for that matter how 'bout posting the qualifications for section 8...
Free rentals! Hoooray!

Do you need the address to your local federation or JCC?

Hhmmmm, does this web address end with .gov? $:-\$

Dan, is Dansdeals.gov available?!

I can't see how you can compare CoolNYC to all those government handouts... One is run by ConEd and they obviously benefit from the program by being able to easily lower stress on the grid both on demand, and being that when customers finally have timers they will actually use them...

And the others... well you can fill in the rest by yourself...

Not saying Dan needs to post it... just my 2c

Galitzyaner · « **Reply #18 on:** July 31, 2012, 10:03:57 PM »

I guess I got confused with a NYC program I heard about recently which is supposedly giving out free A/C's (IDK details).

BTW, it seems the device is only free for those who reside in large apt buildings (typical CH Fisher buildings would fit that category), not for private houses or condos/complexes..

Come to think of it, I acually think it would be a great idea to have here some threads detailing every handout from Fetter Shmiel

puddles · « **Reply #19 on:** August 01, 2012, 08:37:43 AM »

Quote from: Galitzyaner on July 31, 2012, 10:03:57 PM

I guess I got confused with a NYC program I heard about recently which is supposedly giving out free A/C's (IDK details).

BTW, it seems the device is only free for those who reside in large apt buildings (typical CH Fisher buildings would fit that category), not for private houses or condos/complexes..

Come to think of it, I acually think it would be a great idea to have here some threads detailing every handout from Fetter Shmiel

I think you might be thinking of a $25 rebate for new air conditioners, as opposed to giving out free air conditioners

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