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Smart Thermostats Will Soon Come to the Rescue During Heatwaves
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In the near future, the Chicago-area electricity grid will meet demand during a heatwave by remotely turning up thermostats by a degree or two in households that choose to participate. This adjustment—barely noticeable at the household level—would reduce the region’s electricity demand by the equiva
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