All new homes in Austin must have programmable thermostats

AUSTIN (KXAN) — It’s mid-October, the temperature is 91 degrees and your home’s air conditioning unit is still running as if it were the middle of June. When temperatures can fluctuate so wildly like they do in Central Texas, having a programmable thermostat can help you save on your energy bill.
Since programmable thermostats are becoming more commonplace, Austin Energy amended its energy code this summer requiring all new homes have a programmable thermostat. The new code wen