How will participants be compensated?

As part of the study, we will install an ecobee smart thermostat and occupancy, window, and door sensors in your home that you may keep if you complete the study. We will also provide you up to two Fitbit smart watches to be worn by adults (18 years and older) in your household, that you may keep upon completion of the study. Please note that if you do not complete the full two years of the study, we will need to retrieve these devises so that we may use them to enroll another household. Our research team will also conduct an energy audit during our documentation of your home. We will provide you the results of this energy audit which may be beneficial to you in the future. 

In addition to the items mentioned above, each household will receive monetary compensation for participation in and completion of the study. You will receive $50 after the installation of the system in your home, $150 at the end of the first year, and another $250 at the completion of the study This is a total of $450 for each participating household over the duration of the study. Additionally, every time you complete a survey response on your Fitbit, you will be entered into a monthly raffle for a chance to win a $50 gift card. 

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