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How Cloud and AI Are Rewiring Building Efficiency

Cloud computing and BACnet protocols have unlocked real-time building automation, transforming HVAC from manual systems into smart, grid-interactive assets

Austin Keating

November 28, 2025

Explore how advances in cloud-based automation, open protocols, and AI-driven controls are redefining HVAC operations and demand response participation, offering contractors new ways to deliver value in an evolving energy landscape.

Google to End Updates for Early Nest Thermostats

But users may be eligible for discounts on thermostat upgrades

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

July 22, 2025

In a blog post for an audience of Nest Thermostat users, the company said that “it has become increasingly challenging to continue to update these products given the early hardware.”

Contractor Pro Homeowner Series

The Homeowner, Contractor, and the Smart Thermostat Market

Contractor market ‘actually pacing behind the retail/consumer demand for smart thermostats’

Hannah Belloli-Oster

October 1, 2024

While government incentives, savings in utility bills, word-of-mouth, and increasing popularity have led to homeowner’s increased awareness of smart thermostats, there is still a lot of room in the market for growth.

Taking a Deep Dive into Nest’s Impact on the HVAC Impact

Current Nest employee Gene LaNois discusses the benefits the technology offers to the HVAC industry

June 18, 2021

It is hard to find a contractor who does not have a firm opinion on Nest and if the company is good for the HVAC industry.

Smappee App Joins the “Works with Nest” Ecosystem

February 15, 2018

Smappee announced that the Smappee app has joined the “Works with Nest” ecosystem, allowing homeowners to monitor and control heating and other energy consumption via one app.

Nest Introduces Time of Savings

The feature is offered exclusively through Nest’s energy partners

July 18, 2016

Time of Savings makes it possible for the Nest Thermostat to learn the price of energy for customers on Time of Use (TOU) rate plans so it can automatically adjust itself to help customers use less electricity when energy prices are most expensive.

Third Generation Nest Learning Thermostat Introduced

Thermostat saves 10 to 12 percent on heating bills and about 15 percent on cooling bills

September 1, 2015

Nest Labs Inc. today announced the third generation Nest Learning Thermostat, which has a slimmer profile, a high-resolution screen that’s 40 percent larger, and an updated user interface to make it easier to read temperatures, alerts, and messages.

Nest Announces Refresh, Partnership

Nest to partner with American Family Insurance, Liberty Mutual Insurance

August 3, 2015

Nest Labs Inc. announced sweeping refreshes and redesigns across the company’s entire product portfolio with the introduction of Nest Cam, the second-generation Nest Protect, new features for the Nest Learning Thermostat, and a brand new app.

May 20, 2015: ComEd Partners with Nest, Xfinity on Smart Thermostat Energy Saving Program

Using Smart Thermostats Helps to Decrease Energy Bills and Demand Placed on the Electric Grid

May 20, 2015

Commonwealth Edison Co. (ComEd) announced it is partnering with Nest® Labs and Xfinity to offer incentives of up to $40 to the first 10,000 ComEd customers who enroll in Nest’s Rush Hour Rewards™ or Xfinity Home’s Summer Energy Management program.

Feb. 2, 2015: Nest Releases Studies Showing Thermostat Energy Savings

Nest Thermostat Saves Average User $131 to $145 Annually

February 2, 2015

Nest share results from three energy-savings studies that indicated, on average, the Nest Learning Thermostat saved customers about 10-12 percent on their heating bills and 15 percent on their cooling bills.