U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

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Thermostats and Control Systems Reading List

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  • "Electronic Thermostats." (June 1992). Radio-Electronics.

  • "Energy Saving Thermostats." (October 1993). Consumer Reports."

  • Wilson, T. (January-February 1991). "Good News on the 'Setback' Front." Home Energy.

  • "Get Comfortable with Your Setback Thermostat." (November 1999). The California Energy Commission.

  • "Home Environment." (February 1992). Home Mechanix.

  • "Home Q&A." (November 1995). Home Mechanix.

  • "The Latest in Home Thermostats." (February 1990). Consumers' Research Magazine.

  • "New Electronic Thermostats Save Money." (January 1989). Consumers Digest.

  • "Programmable Thermostats: How to Buy and Install One in Your Home." (January 1989). Family Handyman.

  • "Smart Thermostats for Comfort and Conservation." (March 1994). EPRI Journal.