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Take advantage of cleaner or less expensive energy.¹

Transitioning to cleaner sources of energy is critical in meeting the challenges posed by climate change. With Nest Renew, you can take action right from home. It's free to join and only takes a few minutes to get started.²

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When we each do a little, it adds up to a lot.

Nest Renew is a service from Google that makes it easy to support a clean energy future, right from your home.

When we each do a little, it adds up to a lot.

As more people join Nest Renew, and as more renewable energy sources are created, the more our whole planet benefits.

Did you know?

Running a ceiling fan in an empty room won't cool it down. In fact, the room may warm up, because the fan's motor generates heat. Fans only cool people when they blow air on them.

Offering your home a way to make an impact.

Nest Renew is free to join, and for those who want to make an even bigger impact, Nest Renew Premium is available for only $10 a month.²

Did you know?

Water heating consumes about 90%of the energy it takes to operate a washing machine. Switching your temperature setting from hot to warm can cut energy use in half.

Making it simple to support clean energy.

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Smarter energy use.

Clean Energy Match can match the fossil fuel electricity used in your home with enough clean energy to cover the average U.S. household.³ This is done with purchases of renewable energy credits from U.S. wind and solar.⁶ Which means as more people join, and as more renewable energy sources are created, the more our whole planet benefits.

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Energy is cleaner at different times of the day, depending on how it's produced. In California, where solar energy is plentiful, midday can be the cleanest time. But in Texas, where there's more wind power, early morning can be the cleanest time.

Did you know?

Many home appliances consume energy even when you're not using them. This is referred to as "vampire energy."

Helps you save.

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Get the most out of your Nest thermostat.

Upgrading to Renew Premium doesn't require you to change utility provider, and offers a hassle-free way to make an even bigger impact in the support of a healthier climate.³

Together, we can support a clean energy future.

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How does Nest Renew work?

Learn more about Nest Renew.

How does Energy Shift work?

Learn how Energy Shift helps prioritize thermostat use to times when energy is cleaner or less expensive.

How does Clean Energy Match work?

Learn how Clean Energy Match works, and helps to support a clean energy future.

Does Nest Renew work if I have solar panels?

Installing solar panels and putting clean energy back on the grid is a highly impactful way to reduce your usage of fossil fuels at home. If you have rooftop solar, your home is likely still connected to the electrical grid and can draw from and contribute to the power grid throughout the day.

Energy Shift, a feature of Nest Renew, can help extend the positive impact you're making with rooftop solar by enabling your compatible Nest thermostat to prioritize usage during times when your grid is less clean. This can result in more excess solar generation being fed back onto the grid, helping reduce your community's reliance on fossil fuel electricity sources.

Many users with rooftop solar are also often on a 'Time of Use' (TOU) tariff through their utility provider. By providing your TOU tariff on the Nest Renew website, Energy Shift can help automatically adjust your thermostat to prioritize use of energy when it is cheaper.¹

What's the difference between Nest Renew, and Nest Renew Premium?

Nest Renew: Customers with compatible Nest thermostats can join for free.² Nest Renew helps you understand when energy coming into your home is cleaner, and when it's not so clean, so you can decide to use electricity at a more informed time. Nest Renew also includes Energy Shift, a feature that helps you automatically prioritize usage of cleaner or less expensive energy.¹ You'll also get access to monthly challenges, energy saving tips, and the ability to extend your positive impact by directing Nest Renew funds to nonprofit partners through the Energy Impact Program.

Nest Renew Premium: Nest Renew Premium costs $10 a month. You'll get access to everything included with Nest Renew plus additional features, such as Clean Energy Match, that can match the fossil fuel electricity used in your home with enough clean energy to cover the average U.S. household. This is done with purchases of renewable energy credits from U.S. wind and solar.⁶

Do I need a Nest thermostat to join Nest Renew?

Yes, Nest Renew requires a 3rd generation Nest Learning Thermostat, Nest Thermostat E, or the newest Nest Thermostat (sold separately), connected to a Google account. If you're unsure which Nest thermostat you have, click here to learn more.

Does Nest Renew replace my utility? What if my utility offers a clean energy option?

No, Nest Renew does not replace your utility company. It is a service from Google that complements the electric service you receive from your local utility. Nest Renew does not provide you with energy, require you to switch utility providers, or make changes to your electric or gas service.

If your utility company offers a clean energy option, you should consider signing up for it. Only your utility company can provide you with the electricity that powers your home. Some of them are even working to make sure that the clean energy they provide customers is produced within their region. Nest Renew is complementary and not an alternative to clean energy options from your utility.

Where do Nest Renew's renewable energy credits (RECs) come from?

Nest Renew will be purchasing RECs from wind and solar plants in the United States. The majority of these RECs will come from our flagship project Bethel Wind in Castro County, TX, with the remainder coming from US solar. We've also entered an agreement to purchase RECs from Roseland Solar, a project under development in Falls County, TX, which is expected to begin providing RECs for Clean Energy Match in 2023 for a three-year term. Learn more about our REC purchases.

How do I access Nest Renew?

Customers can track their progress and impact in Nest Renew's new monthly impact emails or check any time at nestrenew.google.com, which can be easily accessed from settings in either the Nest or Google Home apps.

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¹ Adjustments only shift electricity usage from your heating and cooling. Energy Shift and See Your Power only available in areas served by major continental US grids, see here. Take advantage of cheaper energy only available for customers on certain electric utility time-of-use rates (check availability).
² Nest Renew available in select locations and requires a 3rd generation Nest Learning Thermostat, Nest Thermostat E, or the newest Nest Thermostat (sold separately), connected to a Google account.
³ Renew Premium $10/month subscription required.
⁴ Learn more about our Energy Impact Program here.
⁵ Rush Hour Rewards requires a Nest thermostat (sold separately).
⁶ Learn how this is done with renewable energy credits. Nest Renew will be purchasing RECs from wind and solar plants in the United States. The majority of these RECs will come from our flagship project Bethel Wind in Castro County, TX, with the remainder coming from US solar.