2.2b Programmable Thermostat

Feature	Wall-mounted thermostat, also called set-back thermometer   Example: Honeywell Touchscreen
Function	Allows house temperature to be adjusted according to individual needs, i.e. less air conditioning or heating when occupants are out, or at night.
Common Brands	AED, Aprilaire, Carrier, Clarion, Honeywell. Lennox, and Trane (See list of Energy Star-qualified programmable thermostats)
Benefits	Savings on electrical use, up to $180 per year in utility costs.
Challenges	Even though a programmable thermostat is in a home doesn’t mean that it is being used. Also, they need to be put in the right place. According to Energy Star: To work properly and efficiently, thermostats should be located away from any sources of cold or heat. It should be installed on an interior wall, away from heating or cooling vents and other sources of heat or drafts (doorways, windows, A/C vents, radiators/heating vents, skylights, direct sunlight or bright lamps). It is worth moving a thermostat if it’s in a bad spot, especially when doing renovations.
Data	According to Energy Star, homeowners can save $180 a year with proper use of a programmable thermostat. (More info)