Hello BEST Members,

A few years ago, Nest introduced the world to their programmable 
thermostat- Nest Learning Thermostat.  Nest Learning Thermostat saves 
energy automatically and has the potential to manage half your energy 
bill, with savings up to $180 per year on heating and cooling.

The thermostat is easy to use and it trains itself, adapting to your 
changing lifestyle. Essentially, every time you adjust the temperature, 
the thermostat learns more about your home and your habits. Accordingly, 
it changes the temperature based on the time of day, adjusting itself to 
save you energy. There is also a NestLeaf feature on the thermostat that 
appears when you’re at an energy-efficient temperature.

Overall, Nest Learning Thermostat helps monitor energy consumption and, 
as a result, helps conserve energy. In addition, it is a device that 
aims to provide comfort and savings. It brings convenience with its 
connection to Wi-Fi, allowing consumers to adjust the temperature in 
their home remotely using a phone, tablet, or computer. From the remote 
device, you can also view your energy consumption and how much you are 
spending on heating and cooling costs.

This device will not suit everyone, especially with its high price 
($249), but it provides individuals who would like to become more energy 
efficient with a low maintenance, automated thermostat. In the long run, 
the device should pay for itself as it lowers energy costs, but it also 
depends on how long the product is used for.

"Saving Energy" Nest.
https://nest.com/thermostat/saving-energy/


Best,

Kimberly D. Hafner
Undergraduate Intern
2014 BioEnergy & Sustainability School
Soil and Water Science Department
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