The Nest Learning Thermostat – developed by Tony Fadell, who led the creation of 18 generations of iPod and three generations of iPhone – will revolutionize the way Canadians think about energy use in their homes. Technically advanced, beautifully designed and simple to use, the world’s first commercially available learning thermostat begins shipping to Canadians today.
Nest learns about you and your home to automatically turn itself down when you’re away, guide you to energy-efficient temperatures when you’re home, and free you from programming hassles by creating a personalized temperature schedule – altogether saving you up to 20 percent on your home heating and cooling bills.
“It was unacceptable to me that the device that controls a significant amount of all energy consumed in North America hadn’t kept up with advancements in technology and design,” said Tony Fadell, co-founder and chief executive officer of Nest Labs. “We hope it will not only save Canadians money and energy, but that it will teach and inspire everyone to think more about how we can reduce home-energy consumption.”
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According to Natural Resources Canada, heating and cooling accounts for 64 percent of the average Canadian household energy bill. Nest makes a noticeable reduction in energy consumption by addressing the programming problem through a combination of sensors, algorithms, machine learning, and cloud computing. Ninety-nine percent of Nest thermostats have a schedule that matches their owners’ lives, helping to save energy and money.
Since its launch in October 2011, Nest has earned rave reviews and more than 15 awards – from Good Housekeeping’s VIP Award to CNET’s coveted five-star rating.
