We’re all trying to be a little more environmentally conscious, right? But for low-income families, it’s not easy being green. That’s why Nest has promised to install a million smart thermostats in low-income homes over the next five years.
Power to the People
The initiative is part of Nest’s Power Project, which is focused on reducing energy waste and raising awareness about how homes can become more efficient.
According to the Power Project, 1 in 5 families spend 20% of their income on energy—far more than the national average. The company hopes to reduce the financial burden of energy waste with this program. It officially launches on Earth Day 2018, the last Sunday in April.
We’re All in This Together
Through partnerships with local energy and utility companies, housing organizations such as Fannie Mae, and non-profits, Nest will be able to provide money-saving smart thermostats to households with low to moderate incomes. The Nest E Thermostats will be free or very low cost for these families.
According to Nest’s head of energy partnerships, Jeff Hamel, the company created the program because “[e]very family deserves to have heat in the cold and light in the dark.”
Helping Hands
Nest is committed to giving back and addressing inequality. Through the end of April, Nest will be donating 10 percent of its thermostat proceeds to charity. Nest has also pledged to install a smart thermostat in every house built by Habitat for Humanity during 2018.
If you’d like to help out with the initiative—or see if you qualify for a free or reduced-cost thermostat—visit Nest’s website. They also provide links to local organizations that can help with energy costs for struggling families.
No comments so far.
Be first to leave comment below.