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Modernist Bata shoe factory transforms into geothermal-powered homes

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Designed in collaboration with Dubbeldam Architecture + Design , the adaptive reuse project aims to reinvent the former factory town of Batawa — located 175 kilometers east of Toronto on the Trent River — into a new model of sustainable development. Geothermal energy powers all of the HVAC systems.

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How Ecobee is becoming the smart home company Nest should have been

The Verge: Energy

That accolade belongs to Ecobee, a small Canadian startup that launched the Ecobee Smart in 2008 , three years before Nest came along. The sensors also work with the thermostat to shut off the HVAC if a door or window is left open, something Nest’s never did. Entirely new design for a thermostat! It can program itself!

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A history of sustainable energy efforts at the White House

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When the Clintons moved into office and the residence, they committed to “Greening the White House,” which included installing energy-efficient windows, light bulbs and a new HVAC system. Go here to read the rest: A history of sustainable energy efforts at the White House. Energy.gov Via Thought Co.