They are serious here (Illinois) about smart home rebates for energy savings.
Nest learning thermostat retail price
$249
-100 ComEd electric rebate
-40 ComEd rewards (peak energy reduction)
-50 Nicor gas rebate
Final cost = $59 (have to pay tax on $249)
2 furnaces? Get rebates on 2 per home.
Total cost for 2, including taxes = $157.84
My Google Home has 2 new friends to talk to