Nest was supposed to lead the next computing revolution. Its looking like a bust

Re:Nest was supposed to lead the next computing revolution. ... by anexprogrammer on Thursday April 07, 2016 @12:52PM (#11448716)

The UK had, for a while, a reasonable approach to insulation. Historically, especially post-war, we had some terribly poor housing as far as thermal efficiency went.

The energy companies were required to provide free and discounted energy saving measures for their customers, to a certain value each year. This was as part of the overall carbon lowering measures.

They typcally provided loft and wall insulation, both of which could be done in a day. If you had solid walls it took a little longer and some properties weren't suitable.

For the vast majority it was quick, easy and cheap. No major construction required either for most.

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Re:Nest was supposed to lead the next computing revolution. ... by ghaff on Thursday April 07, 2016 @01:20PM (#11448922)

When CFL bulbs were new (and pricey) there were a number of programs to sell those at discounted prices to consumers through the power companies. I've never heard of anything comparable wrt insulation although that doesn't mean there hasn't been such.

I've actually done a lot with my house when I've been having construction done anyway but there's no easy way to retrofit insulation into the existing walls. (Plaster lath etc.)

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