News for hackers. Stuff that matters.
Re:The Lowly Thermostat, Now Minter of Megawatts by erichurkman on Thursday May 22, 2014 @05:14PM (#7786595)
It works really well if you have a programmable thermostat (Nest or otherwise). Particularly if you are at work during the high afternoon temperatures. If you're at home frequently during those periods, or in an area where it does not cool off until 9 pm, it probably does not make sense. A high insulation rating helps, too.
Re:The Lowly Thermostat, Now Minter of Megawatts by jamesaguilar on Thursday May 22, 2014 @05:20PM (#7786623)
> If you're at home frequently during those periods, or in an area where it does not cool off until 9 pm, it probably does not make sense.

Although this is something you have control of as well. For the right amount of money, I can arrange to be out with my friends when it is hottest, then come home later. :)