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ecobee Launches ‘Donate Your Data’ to Advance Efficiency Research

First-of-its-kind program provides home heating and cooling data to advance building science

November 8, 2016

Smart thermostat company, ecobee, has launched “Donate Your Data,” a new program that allows customers to voluntarily contribute their home data to help advance energy efficiency research.

Rise Engineering Is Recognized for Its Thermostat Recycling Efforts

Was the top-performing Thermostat Recycling Corp. collection partner in Rhode Island

November 4, 2016

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Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC), along with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER), have formally recognized energy solutions provider Rise Engineering as the top mercury thermostat recycler in Rhode Island in 2015.

Lux Products Names Kivlan Group as New Sales Representative

Lux provides thermostats for a wide range of installations

October 26, 2016

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Lux Products Corp. announced that it has added the Kivlan Group to its roster of sales representatives. Kivlan is a leading HVAC and refrigeration sales rep in the Mid-Atlantic region. Starting immediately, Kivlan will provide HVAC professionals and businesses with the entire portfolio of Lux thermostats.

ecobee Introduces New ecobee3 lite Smart Thermostat

Lower cost device said to deliver value in the smart thermostat market

October 19, 2016

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ecobee Inc. has announced the launch of its ecobee3 lite smart thermostat. The company said the new device is designed to deliver superior comfort, control, and energy savings at a lower cost. The thermostat will be available for purchase across North America on Oct. 31, 2016.

HVAC contractors are locked in a “battle for the wall,” and their opponents are big-box stores, do-it-yourself homeowners, security companies, and cable providers. Photo courtesy of Aquamechanical

HVAC Gears Up for the Battle of the Wall

Jen Anesi

October 17, 2016

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More homeowners are opting to purchase thermostats and install them on their own, but this doesn't have to take sales opportunities away from the contractor.

Thermostat Manufacturers Work to Keep User Data Safe

Cybersecurity is top of mind for makers of internet-connected HVAC thermostats and controls

Jen Anesi

October 17, 2016

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Industry manufacturers have been actively working to ensure customer data are safe and secure.

The NEWS’ Panel Members Pick their Favorite Thermostats, Controls

Members of The NEWS’ contractor panel share their favorite products

Jen Anesi

October 17, 2016

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Several members of The NEWS’ contractor advisory panel unveil their favorite thermostats and share what they like most about the products.

Honeywell Intl. Inc.: Connected Thermostat

October 17, 2016

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This connected thermostat features installation and access via the Lyric app (iOS and Android) and customized geofencing, which allows it to easily adapt to the end user’s schedule. The thermostat’s options may be configured at the unit itself.

Venstar’s ColorTouch Wi-Fi Thermostat Named Product of the Year

Company offers six models, three for residential use and three for commercial use

October 12, 2016

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Venstar® announced that its ColorTouch® touch screen Wi-Fi® thermostat was named a 2016 Product of the Year by Business Intelligence Group’s BIG Award for Business awards program. The BIG Awards reward companies, products, and people that are leading their respective industries.

ZigBee Home Automation Market to Grow at 26% CAGR to 2020

The growing number of smart homes will be a key trend for growth in this segment

September 26, 2016

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The global ZigBee home automation market is forecast to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26 percent from 2016 to 2020, according to a report from Sandler Research.