Enervee Score for Smart Thermostats: now live across our utility marketplaces
Choosing a thermostat shouldn’t require guesswork. Enervee now scores each of the roughly 160 smart and programmable thermostats with a simple 0–100 Enervee Score®, so shoppers (and program teams) can quickly spot models that save the most energy and money—today and as the grid gets smarter.
Why it matters
- Clarity at a glance: Higher Score = higher expected savings from energy-smart features.
- Future-ready: Top-scoring models tend to support time-of-use (TOU) optimization and demand response (DR) enrollment, unlocking additional bill savings where available.
- Program friendly: A high Score can act as a practical proxy for incentive eligibility and DR readiness on a utility marketplace.
How we score thermostats
We developed (and manufacturer-vetted) an objective, rank-weight algorithm that estimates energy and cost savings from a combination of 14 thermostat features. Publicly available data are validated with manufacturers to ensure accuracy.
Features that drive savings include:
- Programmability & scheduling
- Time-of-Use awareness (optimize heating/cooling for off-peak pricing)
- Demand Response support (utility events & programs)
- Efficiency helpers like occupancy sensing, phone connectivity, filter reminders, voice control, and more
What a “good” Score looks like
- 70+ = at least one energy-savings/ smart-grid feature enabled
- 90+ = captures most of the available energy and cost-savings functionality (ideal for DR/TOU-ready programs)
Even if a customer doesn’t have DR or TOU rates today, choosing a higher-scoring thermostat helps ensure future value as these offerings become available.
What consumers value
According to the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative, the #1 benefit owners cite for smart thermostats is reduced energy use, closely followed by bill savings [1]. Enervee’s scoring makes these benefits visible at the moment of choice—right next to price, reviews, and installation options—so customers can act with confidence.
Quick FAQs
Q: How is thermostat data sourced?
A: We use publicly available product data and work with manufacturers to verify attributes used in the Score.
Q: Do I need TOU rates or DR to benefit now?
A: No. Higher-scoring models typically save energy out of the box via scheduling, occupancy features and optimization—and they’re “future ready” for DR/TOU when available.
Q: Can programs use the Score for eligibility?
A: Yes. Many teams use thresholds (e.g., 70+ or 90+) as a practical screen for incentives or DR-ready assortments on their marketplace.
Notes
[1] SECC (June 2021): Smart Home and Energy Data: What Do Consumers Want?