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Article: Hot topic: programmable thermostats are an integral part of an energy-efficient home.(Tools & Equipment)
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- November 1, 2004
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Builder Tracy Ence says he's received at least four complimentary letters from clients who bought his homes simply because they're energy efficient. The Energy Star-partner builder, who constructs dwellings from $150,000 to $1 million, says that boosting energy efficiency saves his clients money and helps the environment. As important, it sets Ence apart from his competitors.
One easy way to reduce a home's total energy costs, the St. George, Utah-based builder says, is by installing a programmable thermostat, also called an automatic setback thermostat. Designed to keep homes comfortable as well as efficient, Energy Star-approved programmable thermostats ...