Lennox 30L27 (Lennox M40 Smart Thermostat): Local Cost, Rebate, and Emissions Snapshot
Certified high-efficiency model in Connected Thermostats. Compare local running cost, incentives, and emissions impact.
State-Level Decision Output (California)
Annual Cost$14.64
3-Year Cost$43.93
Annual Savings$5.21
3-Year Savings$15.62
Net Upgrade Cost$80.00
Payback15.4 yrs
- Applied Electricity Rate: 32.540 cents/kWh (eia_state_average_openie_outlier)
- Estimated State Rebate: $150.00
- Estimated Federal Credit: $0.00
- 3-Year ROI: -80.5%
- Annual CO2 Reduction: 3.0 kg
- Confidence: Medium - Rate and rebate inputs are available but some values are modeled.
Recommendation: Consider alternatives or wait for better rebates before upgrading in this state.
Action Checklist
- Check your utility account and verify service territory before filing incentive applications.
- Capture quote, model number, and installer credentials before purchase.
- Apply federal credits on IRS filing and keep all invoices in one folder.
- Confirm active state program requirements on the official source page for California.
Evidence & Freshness
- State Rebate Data Last Checked: 2026-03-23
- DOE Status Layer: no_public_update
- DOE Evidence: No energy.gov result in feed
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Data stack: Federal efficiency datasets + EIA rates + DSIRE rebate inventory + EPA grid factors + OpenEI utility overlays.