Heat Seek NYC Allows People to Track Violations During Colder Seasons
Meghan Young — September 2, 2014 — Tech
References: kickstarter & theverge
Whether due to faulty mechanics or thrifty landlords, staying warm in New York City can be full of trials and tribulations during the colder months; enter this heating monitor. Dubbed Heat Seek NYC, the heating monitor helps people keep a tab on the worst heating violations as well as provide solution to the problem. Founder William Jeffries states, "Our technology is giving the legal system power to make these codes actually mean something."
Although the heating monitor looks simple enough, it gets the job done. Jeffries hopes to place his networked thermometer in 1,000 of the city's coldest apartments this winter. It doesn't required WiFi to work, operating on an Ethernet-connected base instead. The heating monitor is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter and has already surpassed its $10,000 goal.
Although the heating monitor looks simple enough, it gets the job done. Jeffries hopes to place his networked thermometer in 1,000 of the city's coldest apartments this winter. It doesn't required WiFi to work, operating on an Ethernet-connected base instead. The heating monitor is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter and has already surpassed its $10,000 goal.
Trend Themes
1. Iot-enabled Heating Monitors - There is an opportunity for companies to develop IoT-enabled heating monitors that can track and report heating violations in real-time.
2. Smart Home Heating Solutions - Smart home technology companies can innovate by creating heating solutions that automatically adjust temperature based on occupancy and weather conditions.
3. Crowdfunding for Energy Efficiency - The success of Heat Seek NYC's Kickstarter campaign highlights the potential for crowdfunding platforms to raise funds for innovative energy efficiency initiatives.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate - Real estate companies can benefit by integrating IoT-enabled heating monitors into their properties to ensure compliance with heating regulations and improve tenant satisfaction.
2. Smart Home - The smart home industry can leverage heating monitor technology to create energy-efficient and convenient home heating solutions.
3. Crowdfunding - Crowdfunding platforms can tap into the growing demand for energy efficiency projects by promoting and supporting initiatives like Heat Seek NYC.
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