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smart thermostats
Coverage of smart thermostats in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Virtual power plants’ will launch soon in Virginia. Here’s what that means.
Dominion Energy is developing a state-mandated pilot program in Virginia that compensates customers for using smart thermostats and other resources. The initiative, part of a broader effort to implement 'virtual power plants,' aims to leverage customer energy management tools to support grid stability.
- As utility costs rise, can ‘background’ smart thermostats offer relief?
Utilities have used smart thermostats for decades to reduce grid strain during high electricity consumption by adjusting air conditioning or heating. Demand response programs pay customers to allow these adjustments, delivering significant energy relief.