Thermostat
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Minisplit in an Unconditioned Attic
To solve an air conditioning problem, a contractor proposes to put two units in an unconditioned attic
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Nest Glitch Leaves Some Homeowners Cold
Makers of a web-connected thermostat blame a software update for loss of service to some users
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What type of degree do you suggest for green building?
Two studies were conducted by independent researchers, while the third was conducted by the thermostat manufacturer
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The Mad Hatter, Isaac Newton, and That Old Thermostat
Ruminations on life, mercury, and the environment
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Reinventing the Thermostat
Two former Apple executives develop a $250 thermostat that incorporates Apple-like design and ease of use
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How to Solve the Energy Puzzle
Stop worrying about clean and dirty power; focus on your thermostat
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Time to Tune Up Your Heating System
Mechanical systems need to be tuned up periodically to keep them operating smoothly and efficiently. That’s true with our cars, and it’s true with our heating systems. If you haven’t…
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We Need Green People to Make Green Buildings Work
A recent New York Times article about the US Department of Energy (DOE) underscores a major problem we have in reducing energy usage. An audit of DOE buildings determined that…
