tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1377411732843394854.post587261605367348309..comments2024-02-18T06:41:44.121-05:00Comments on Thinking Out Loud In Sturbridge: Changing Systems Is Way Easier Than Changing BehaviorsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1377411732843394854.post-73976189484658280602013-02-22T13:59:01.922-05:002013-02-22T13:59:01.922-05:00Thank you for the first hand information! I am si...Thank you for the first hand information! I am sitting in 80 f heat in Kissimmee right now and trying hard not to think of what awaits us on our return this weekend. Looks like a trip to Lowes is in order, but first the Post Office!!Wally Herseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11052949223548827269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1377411732843394854.post-64896261874454102482013-02-22T12:56:41.062-05:002013-02-22T12:56:41.062-05:00I have two of the Nest thermostats, Wally. They a...I have two of the Nest thermostats, Wally. They also work with my Android OS phone. Of course I have the interface on my Android and iPad tablets. They are amazing little devices and it's great to be able to turn up the heat when you're several hours away from the house so it will be warm when you arrive home. We go away frequently, so this is a very nice feature along with telling you what's going on at home while you're away. It was a little hard to drop $500 on two thermostats, but with two zones in our home, I wanted to get the complete picture. Here's little secret: If you stop by the post office, you can get a coupon for 10% off anything at Lowes. It may be only $25 off per thermostat, but every little bit helps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1377411732843394854.post-54171602477066481562013-02-11T15:20:47.381-05:002013-02-11T15:20:47.381-05:00MassSave did send a team out and do an assessment ...MassSave did send a team out and do an assessment in the fall of 2011. The insulation cost through them was somewhat more than the estimate we had received a couple years prior. They offered great advice, and excellent programs. Wally Herseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11052949223548827269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1377411732843394854.post-21700050726222941092013-02-11T13:26:37.967-05:002013-02-11T13:26:37.967-05:00Insulation should have been your first upgrade. Ch...Insulation should have been your first upgrade. Checkout masssave.com or call (866) 527-7283 and schedule a free energy assessment. They can set you up with cheap insulation and rebates/special financing. The program also includes free cfl light bulbs and programmable thermostat (not the Nest though). The assessment is free and should be the first step in any energy improvements to your home. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1377411732843394854.post-21842465145831710032013-01-31T09:32:53.701-05:002013-01-31T09:32:53.701-05:00Thank you for pointing this out. Duh, Wally. I r...Thank you for pointing this out. Duh, Wally. I refigured the kWh usage , and posted an addendum within the original post. A ten day difference in the service period would definitely affect the numbers. Something so simple. I appreciate the oversight monitoring. :-) I will also post an update as well.Wally Herseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11052949223548827269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1377411732843394854.post-17259890746464978652013-01-31T08:51:20.153-05:002013-01-31T08:51:20.153-05:00I don't know if your electric meter was read o...I don't know if your electric meter was read on the same schedule as mine, but my December bill was for 25 days, my January bill was for 35 days. Perhaps that explains your up and down monthly usage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com