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Pipeline Debates Delay Solutions for Electricity Costs in Massachusetts, Other New England States

Consumers in Massachusetts and across New England are complaining about rate hikes affecting their electric bills, and some are so severe that standby advice like switching to a programmable thermostat to control heating and cooling costs (reducing them up to 10%) are unlikely to make a difference. According to a March 10 story on Boston’s […]

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MIT’s SENSEable City Lab Debuts Personal Air Conditioner Prototpye That Follows User Around

Being cool has taken on a different, more personal meaning — thanks to MIT’s SENSEable City Lab. MIT’s new research initiative recently debuted a prototype personal heater that only heats the user’s immediate personal space. Now, the lab has gone on to create a similar system that helps users stay cool. The inspiration for both heating […]