Energy Savings
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How Smart Thermostats Help You Save Energy
With remote control, learning technology, geofencing, and other high-tech features, WIFI-enabled thermostats are trying to make up for unconnected programmable thermostats’ weaknesses
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Are Energy-Saving Settings Bad for the Environment?
‘Eco modes’ ostensibly reduce environmental impact, but only if people use them
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Retrofits versus Reductions
It’s possible to achieve significant energy savings without a deep energy retrofit
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Fuel Economy Rules Top 2014 Energy Savings List
Energy intensity is down sharply from 1980 levels, due to vehicle fuel economy standards, appliance efficiency standards, and more stringent building codes
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Does the Nest Thermostat Save Energy?
Three independent studies plus a white paper by Nest give the answer
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FTC Warns Window Makers on Exaggerated Energy Claims
The agency hasn’t let up on its push to reduce misleading or erroneous marketing claims of energy savings resulting from replacement-window installations
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DOE Announces Winners of its ‘Apps for Energy’ Competition
Software developers were challenged to come up with apps to help utility customers trim their energy costs
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FTC Rattles Windows Over Energy Savings Claims
Five window marketers, including Serious Windows, have agreed to stop making deceptive claims about energy savings
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Ranking States’ Energy Efficiency Programs
Massachusetts and California earn top honors, while Wyoming and North Dakota bring up the rear
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Reinventing the Thermostat
Two former Apple executives develop a $250 thermostat that incorporates Apple-like design and ease of use