Best for utility demand-response support
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium
4.5 attribute score
Highest scored product for this attribute based on supporting review evidence.
Best Smart Thermostats for utility demand-response support
utility demand-response support Decision Dashboard
Safest pick
Honeywell Home X2S
4.0 attribute score
Balances the attribute score, supporting reviews, and overall product strength.
Most evidence
Google Nest Learning Thermostat 4th Gen
1 supporting review
Has the broadest review evidence for this attribute.
Best overall product
ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced
4.3 overall score
Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this attribute.
Time-of-use support is praised by one reviewer as a way to save money by shifting AC use around peak pricing.
Pros: Room Sensor, value for money
Utility-program support can add real value, with owners using rebates or savings programs alongside normal schedules and app control. Enrollment can be a little finicky inside the app.
Pros: app usability, DIY installation ease
Cons: C-wire requirement flexibility, smart-home ecosystem compatibility
Utility demand-response/Nest Renew support was only lightly covered and received a mixed note about limited peak-hour time-frame setup.
Pros: design and finish quality, display readability
Cons: touchscreen responsiveness
Utility demand-response support is limited because provider availability was described as narrow.
Pros: smart-home ecosystem compatibility, occupancy detection accuracy
Utility demand-response support was a weak spot for one reviewer because their utility provider was not available.
Pros: display readability, value for money