Serving Tyler, TX — 100% Free
Free Smart Thermostat Upgrades in Tyler, TX
Tyler is the commercial and healthcare hub of East Texas, home to two major hospital systems and the University of Texas at Tyler. The city's 18,000+ apartment units serve a stable workforce of medical professionals, university students, and retail employees. Tyler's cost-conscious rental market responds well to utility-saving amenities, and the utility-funded program gives property managers a free path to modernizing their units with smart thermostats that tenants genuinely value.
Tyler Multifamily Market at a Glance
18,000+
Apartment Units in Tyler
Estimated from census & market data
100%
Oncor Coverage
Tyler is in Oncor territory
$0
Cost to Property Owners
Funded by utility programs
8-23%
Energy Savings Per Unit
ENERGY STAR / U.S. DOE
Why Tyler Properties Are Upgrading
Tyler is known as the 'Rose Capital of the World' and its healthcare industry is the largest employer in the region, generating steady rental demand from medical professionals.
UT Tyler's growing enrollment — now over 10,000 students — has driven new student-oriented apartment construction along the University Boulevard corridor.
Tyler's humid subtropical climate produces long, hot summers where air conditioning runs nearly continuously from May through October, making energy efficiency upgrades particularly impactful for renters.
How It Works for Tyler Properties
The process is simple. We handle everything from application to installation so you can focus on managing your Tyler property.
Verify Your Property
Confirm that your Tyler multifamily property is individually metered and located within Oncor's service territory.
We Handle the Paperwork
We inspect your property, the utility verifies, and we submit the application on behalf of your Tyler property — no forms or phone calls for you.
Professional Installation
Our licensed HVAC contractors install ENERGY STAR certified smart thermostats in every unit at your Tyler property, typically within 2-4 weeks.
Tenants Save Immediately
Your Tyler renters start saving 8-23% on energy bills from day one. You get happier tenants and a more competitive property.
Tyler Neighborhoods We Serve
We install free smart thermostats in apartment communities throughout Tyler, including these popular neighborhoods and surrounding areas.
Tyler Smart Thermostat FAQ
Common questions from Tyler property managers and owners about the free smart thermostat program.
Yes. Tyler, TX is within Oncor's service territory. All individually metered multifamily properties in Tyler are eligible for free smart thermostat upgrades through the utility-funded program. Availability is limited — first come, first served.
Tyler has approximately 18,000+ apartment units. Any existing multifamily property that is individually metered with individual AC/electric heat systems qualifies — that includes apartments, condos, townhomes, and other multitenant buildings throughout Tyler.
After your application is approved, our licensed HVAC contractors schedule installations at your Tyler property, typically completing the entire building within 2-4 weeks. Each unit takes about 30-45 minutes. We coordinate scheduling with your property management team and tenants.
Yes — 100% free. The program is funded through utility energy efficiency initiatives and covers the full cost of the ENERGY STAR certified smart thermostat and professional installation. There are no hidden fees, no ongoing charges, and no strings attached for qualifying Tyler properties. Limited spots are available each year on a first come, first served basis.
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Upgrade Your Tyler Property — For Free
Join Tyler apartment communities already benefiting from free smart thermostat upgrades. Zero cost, zero risk — just smarter energy management for your tenants.