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In 1906, a young engineer named Mark Honeywell saw an opportunity in the business of Albert Butz. Butz had invented the modern home thermostat, the remote device that, when the home’s temperature ...

The U.S. Department of Energy recommends keeping the difference between indoor and outdoor temperatures low to save on ...

We studied results from our own thermostats and other research to find how much smart versions save on monthly bills -- and when they pay for themselves.