HVAC

First Look: Nest Learning Thermostat hands-on video from CNET

Here is a CNET hand-on review of Nest Learning Thermostat for your HVAC needs:

 

 

5 Home Technologies That Will Save You Energy and Money

Came across this article and thought I'd share it. It has some great energy saving tech and tools; including a great thermostat to help you save on your heating and air expenses. Check it out:

http://mashable.com/2012/03/21/green-technology-home/

Energy efficiency in the workplace: which innovations are showing the most promise?

Whether it’s ceiling tiles that absorb heat, or a thermostat that can 'learn’ people’s behaviour, the challenges posed by getting our buildings more energy efficient is throwing up some exciting innovations.

Need a better thermostat? Look to your smartphone

Ever wish you could turn your heater on before you get home?

Need a better thermostat? Look to your smartphone. check out this great hvac article talking about it on cnet. http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-57361886-76/need-a-better-thermostat-l...

Siri Takes Its Place in the "Smart Home"

Came across this article I thought was very interesting...The iPhone 4S will soon control thermostats, lights and home theater systems, as Apple’s voice assistant Siri debuts in the “smart home.” Click here to read more and stay tuned for more hvac news

An energy monitor for the corner store

Energy monitoring company Powerhouse Dynamics said it raised funding to expand into the commercial market, an area considered far easier to crack than residential customers.

Powerhouse Dynamics said that its relatively light-weight energy monitoring system will give small retailers, restaurants, and the like a way to cut about 20 percent of their electricity use with a centralized monitoring and control system. People can get real-time and historical electricity usage and remotely control devices, such as an air conditioner or heating, from a PC or smart phone.

Breakthrough Berkeley Mist Sealant Technology: Potential to Save Americans $5 Billion Per Year

Who knew leaks could be costing Americans $5 billion every year? And that's not water leaks -- it's leaks you can't even see. Typical air duct systems, both residential and commercial, typically lose 25-40 percent of heating and cooling energy, accounting for billions added to utility bills...Click here to read more

Brave New Thermostat: How the iPod’s Creator Is Making Home Heating Sexy

Just came across this very cool article post about how the iPod's creator is a gorgeous new thermostat.

 

Here is a little excerpt:

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