The $140 smart thermostat that made me ditch my set-it-and-forget-it habit

I got a Nest rebate through my utility in Austin, so the out-of-pocket was $140. For months I just set a schedule and ignored it, but then I noticed the app showing me how much the AC ran during peak hours. I started shifting laundry and dishwashing to after 9pm, and my electric bill dropped from $210 to $165 in two months. It wasn't the thermostat itself, it was the data that convinced me to actually change when I use power. Has anyone else found that seeing your usage in real time beats any lecture about conservation?

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