Ok, I can buy that my perspective is slightly different on these matters. I see people who set their AC to 67 and their heat to 78 -- even with time regulation

Ok, I can buy that my perspective is slightly different on these matters. I see people who set their AC to 67 and their heat to 78 -- even with time regulation this isn't going to save energy. IMO, Blankets and socks are a fairly universal solution, and that coupled with a few button presses saves an equal amount (maybe more[1]) of energy. I think the main selling point is going to be geek lust and how pretty it is, however. The energy savings is a loose justification for the consumer to spend money on it. [1] I wonder how much of the energy savings will be negated by people turning up the temperature in lieu of dealing with a little inconvenience and minor discomfort because they figure the t-stat will handle it.