Thanks for helping us spread the word about the CERTs and Honeywell Programmable Thermostat Exclusive Rebate Program! Below are long and short versions of the "Come Home to Comfort and Energy Savings" opportunity for you to share. Please let Dan Thiede know if you need anything else to promote this opportunity at thie0235@umn.edu or 612-626-0556. LONG VERSION CERTs and Honeywell Exclusive Rebate Opportunity! Save $200 a year on heating and cooling costs with a programmable thermostat A programmable thermostat allows you to pre-set your home’s heating and cooling system to work around your schedule, providing ultimate comfort for your household. Programmable thermostats help you ensure efficient operation of your heating and cooling system, resulting in real energy saving and lower energy bills. CERTs and Honeywell are teaming up to offer an exclusive rebate for programmable thermostats. “Come Home to Comfort and Energy Savings” by participating in the Programmable Thermostat Exclusive Rebate Program. There are two ways for you to get a rebate for $10 off a Honeywell Do-It-Yourself programmable thermostat valued at $50 or more (or $5 off models valued less than $50): 1. Visit the campaign webpage to print off your rebate: http://thermostat.mncerts.org 2. Send an email with your full address to CERTs Campaign Coordinator, Michelle Vigen, at rebates@cleanenergyresourceteams.org. "We're really excited that Upper Midwest residents have this opportunity to increase their home comfort, save energy, and lower their energy bills with a new Honeywell programmable thermostat," said Michelle Vigen, CERTs Campaign & Metrics Coordinator. “It’s an easy and convenient way to save money.” The average household in Upper Midwest that sets back their thermostat in the summer and winter using default settings could save around 15% on heating and 25% on cooling costs, saving around $200 annually. To learn more about the CERTs and Honeywell Exclusive Rebate Program and how you can save energy, visit http://thermostat.mncerts.org or email rebate@cleanenergyresourceteams.org. The Clean Energy Resource Teams connect communities with resources to identify and implement energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. CERTified Campaigns provide individuals with clear and actionable ways to implement energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in their community. To learn about other campaigns, visit http://act.mncerts.org. SHORT VERSION CERTs and Honeywell Exclusive Rebate Opportunity! CERTs and Honeywell are teaming up to offer an exclusive rebate for programmable thermostats. “Come Home to Comfort and Energy Savings” by participating in the Programmable Thermostat Exclusive Rebate Program for $10 off a Honeywell Do-It-Yourself programmable thermostat valued at $50 or more (or $5 off models valued less than $50). A programmable thermostat allows you to pre-set your home’s heating and cooling system to work around your schedule, providing ultimate comfort for your household. Programmable thermostats help you ensure efficient operation of your heating and cooling system, resulting in real energy saving and lower energy bills. The average household in Upper Midwest that sets back their thermostat in the summer and winter using default settings could save around 15% on heating and 25% on cooling costs, saving around $200 annually. To get your rebate or learn more about the program and how you can save energy, visit http://thermostat.mncerts.org or email rebate@cleanenergyresourceteams.org.