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Nest’s Promising Results for Reducing Peak Electricity Demand

By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog

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Back in January when Google announced it would spend $3.2 billion to purchase Nest, EDF knew this was a company to watch. The results of three new reports, released today, confirm that controllable thermostats like the Nest Learning Thermostat are both customer-friendly and useful for energy system planners. Moreover, the reports signal that smart devices, such as… Keep reading →

 /  Published May 19, 2014 at 3:00 PM

Progressive Utilities Increasingly Engage Customers Behind the Meter

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Google To Buy Smart Thermostat Maker Nest For 3.2 Billion

The days of merely managing wires and selling a commodity are winding down for utilities. These companies must now compete with or embrace technology and services that give customers greater control over the systems that power their homes, making it easier to reduce energy consumption, increase efficiency and ultimately save money. Google’s acquisition of smart… Keep reading →

 /  Published May 6, 2014 at 10:00 AM