Honeywell scores highest in Navigant Researchassessment of smart thermostat manufacturers Honeywell emerged as the sole Leader in this report due to its ability to react to challenger Nest and to capitalize on its dominant brand to its advantage. Nest, founded by a pair of former Apple executives, has been hailed as a reinvention of the device. Five other companies, led by Nest, are ranked as Contenders, including Carrier, Trane, ecobee, and Energate. Five vendors are listed as Challengers. The devices [...]

Connecticut heating oil dealers incensed as state regulators ok massive gas expansion Heating oil dealers said the decision will cost thousands of jobs. The expansion of natural gas pipelines was proposed by Gov. Dannel Malloy. State regulators countered that the plan will not spend taxpayer money and that the playing field had been tilted in favor of heating oil. HARTFORD, CONN. — Connecticut heating oil dealers are outraged that the state plans to expand [...]