By Sarah Rich
Integrating smart technology into home energy and heating/cooling systems is a no-brainer. Few tools make it easier to save money and conserve resources without lifting a finger or remembering a thing. The ecobee Smart Thermostat is one such low-maintenance tool—a wi-fi enabled device that lets you monitor and control your home heating and cooling system from an...
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done Tue May 26 2009
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done Tue May 19 2009
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Targeting consumers who want to consume less energy but also enjoy shiny new gadgets, Canadian Ecobee has developed a smart thermostat that enables easy remote control of a home's energy use.
Installation involves hooking up the device to a customer’s existing wifi network and then registering it online, so that users can log in to Ecobee's portal and control their thermostat ... read on... |
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done Thu May 14 2009
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by Ariel Schwartz
In last week’s Energy 101 column, we looked at some of the home energy monitoring devices currently available and explored the ways that they can help us live more efficient, eco-conscious lives. But with smart grid technologies rapidly approaching, a new group of energy-tracking devices is emerging. We had the chance to speak with Drew Clark, Director of Str... read on... |
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done Wed May 13 2009
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Written by: Peter L. Mosca
In 2009, WIRED magazine again served as the technology and automation advisor for the Smart Home, helping to identify and secure new “smart” systems and fun gadgets with a focus on energy efficiency, homeowner awareness and great design. The result is a Smart Home that is responsible, responsive, and cutting-edge—and makes life easy. ecob... read on... |