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JCP&L Proposes Expansion of Energy Efficiency Offerings

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Monday, December 4, 2023

HOLMDEL, N.J., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) subsidiary Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L) has filed for an expansion of its energy efficiency programs with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU). The $964.2 million, two-and-a-half-year portfolio of programs would begin on Jan. 1, 2025, and is designed to achieve the electricity savings required by the New Jersey Clean Energy Act of 2018 and the BPU.

Key Points: 
  • The proposal includes the continuation of several core programs offered by JCP&L since July 2021 and introduces several new offerings.
  • Some of the programs include:
    A Whole Home Program that offers energy efficiency opportunities, such as assessments, to residential customers.
  • The Direct Install and Energy Solutions for Business Programs that offer assessments and financial support to small business and commercial customers for energy efficiency upgrades.
  • A Multifamily Program that offers financial incentives for in-unit and common area energy efficiency solutions, as well as more comprehensive solutions, such as whole-building retrofits.

Zephyr Turns House Beautiful Whole Home Chicago Into An Entertainer's Dream

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Zephyr, the company that has transformed the kitchen with design, discovery and customer care, is excited to announce its partnership with House Beautiful for the 2023 Whole Home Chicago. This was House Beautiful magazine's first ever historic renovation and the first all-women led team of builders and designers. The iconic estate is located on five lots, totaling more than three acres and approximately 14,000-square-feet. Zephyr sponsored the Whole Home with five Presrv™ products and collaborated with esteemed designers Design Alchemy, Emma Beryl Interiors, and J. Jordan Homes to transform this historical home in the beautiful town of Hinsdale, IL.

Key Points: 
  • This was House Beautiful magazine's first ever historic renovation and the first all-women led team of builders and designers.
  • "We were thrilled to partner with House Beautiful this year on the 2023 Whole Home Chicago.
  • "We were thrilled to partner with House Beautiful this year on the 2023 Whole Home Chicago," says Sarah Wahl, Zephyr VP of Marketing.
  • The 12-foot long lacquered cabinet with curved and reeded end panels features a Zephyr Presrv cooler filled with party-ready essentials.

Zephyr Turns House Beautiful Whole Home Chicago Into An Entertainer's Dream

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

 SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zephyr, the company that has transformed the kitchen with design, discovery and customer care, is excited to announce its partnership with House Beautiful for the 2023 Whole Home Chicago. This was House Beautiful magazine's first ever historic renovation and the first all-women led team of builders and designers. The iconic estate is located on five lots, totaling more than three acres and approximately 14,000-square-feet. Zephyr sponsored the Whole Home with five Presrv™ products and collaborated with esteemed designers Design Alchemy, Emma Beryl Interiors, and J. Jordan Homes to transform this historical home in the beautiful town of Hinsdale, IL. 

Key Points: 
  • This was House Beautiful magazine's first ever historic renovation and the first all-women led team of builders and designers.
  • Zephyr sponsored the Whole Home with five Presrv™ products and collaborated with esteemed designers Design Alchemy, Emma Beryl Interiors, and J. Jordan Homes to transform this historical home in the beautiful town of Hinsdale, IL .
  • "We were thrilled to partner with House Beautiful this year on the 2023 Whole Home Chicago," says Sarah Wahl, Zephyr VP of Marketing.
  • The 12-foot long lacquered cabinet with curved and reeded end panels features a Zephyr Presrv cooler filled with party-ready essentials.

Linksys Announces the Next Step in Home and Small Office WiFi Mesh Optimization

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

“Cognitive” in the technology space refers to “thinking technologies” that can deterministically, either by User selection or automation, solve problems.

Key Points: 
  • “Cognitive” in the technology space refers to “thinking technologies” that can deterministically, either by User selection or automation, solve problems.
  • Linksys Cognitive Mesh is not meant to interoperate with Linksys Intelligent Mesh and should not be co-mingled in the same Mesh Network.
  • Phase 2 of Linksys Cognitive Mesh is currently under development and includes new patentable methods to reduce the cost of powering and operating a Whole Home WiFi Mesh System as well as automatic optimization of WiFi Mesh System operating modes.
  • “WiFi Mesh Systems are rapidly becoming mainstream for Home and Small Office Networks,” said Timothy Tsai – Director of Product Development at Linksys.

Wi-Fi Where You Need It, When You Need It with Kinetic’s Whole Home Wi-Fi Set Up

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Monday, August 21, 2023

Customers can now be sure of the highest-quality Wi-Fi signal strength in every room with Kinetic’s Whole Home Wi-Fi Set Up.

Key Points: 
  • Customers can now be sure of the highest-quality Wi-Fi signal strength in every room with Kinetic’s Whole Home Wi-Fi Set Up.
  • The new service comes with an in-home Wi-Fi checkup leading to recommendations that optimize Wi-Fi coverage throughout the home.
  • “With our exclusive, Whole Home Wi-Fi Set Up service, you get wall-to-wall coverage that we stand behind,” said Clay Fisher, Kinetic chief marketing officer.
  • “We assess a customer’s Wi-Fi strengths and weaknesses with the RouteThis Certify app and recommend a solution to eliminate dead spots.

Kinetic’s New 8-Gigabit Fiber Network Ignites Internet for Underserved Customers

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

Kinetic’s new 8-gigabit fiber network gives customers in underserved communities some of the nation’s fastest internet speeds, the company said.

Key Points: 
  • Kinetic’s new 8-gigabit fiber network gives customers in underserved communities some of the nation’s fastest internet speeds, the company said.
  • “The performance on this fiber network is astonishing,” Fisher said.
  • Customers also get access to an app letting them easily manage their home network.
  • The company also partners with cities, counties and other groups to drive fiber deeper into the network faster.

RHEEM® ENTERS RESIDENTIAL BOILER MARKET WITH NEW THERMAFORCE™ SUPER HIGH EFFICIENCY CONDENSING PLATFORM

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

ATLANTA, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rheem®, a leading global manufacturer of water heating and HVACR products, announces the launch of ThermaForce™, a platform of super high efficiency condensing gas water heaters and boilers for the residential market. Comprised of combi boilers, boilers and tankless water heaters, ThermaForce can provide hot water for hydronic space heating applications including radiant floors, baseboards and hydronic air handlers as well as domestic hot water for sinks, showers, washing machines and more.

Key Points: 
  • ThermaForce Platform Includes Combi Boilers, Boilers and Tankless Water Heaters for a Whole Home Heating Solution
    ATLANTA, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rheem®, a leading global manufacturer of water heating and HVACR products, announces the launch of ThermaForce™ , a platform of super high efficiency condensing gas water heaters and boilers for the residential market.
  • "The Rheem ThermaForce platform offers a whole home heating solution that is simple, reliable and provides super high efficiency," said Eric Ashley, product development manager, Rheem.
  • The US market exclusive condensing combi to combi cascading for domestic hot water and space heating improves system efficiency and individual unit life.
  • The super high efficiency condensing combi boiler and boiler are ENERGY STAR® certified (up to 96% AFUE) and the tankless gas water heater, at 0.90 EUF, will reduce energy use up to 32% compared to a standard 50-gallon gas tank.

ARCHITECTURAL GRILLE PARTNERS WITH HOUSE BEAUTIFUL FOR FIFTH ANNUAL WHOLE HOME IN ATLANTA

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

ATLANTA, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Architectural Grille is thrilled to unveil our partnership with House Beautiful for their fifth annual Whole Home. Custom metal fabricated products include bespoke furniture pieces, decorative panels, privacy screens, cabinet inserts, HVAC grille covers and more. Explore the full renovation and house transformation in the December/January Makeover Issue of House Beautiful.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Architectural Grille is thrilled to unveil our partnership with House Beautiful for their fifth annual Whole Home.
  • Custom metal fabricated products include bespoke furniture pieces, decorative panels, privacy screens, cabinet inserts, HVAC grille covers and more.
  • Explore the full renovation and house transformation in the December/January Makeover Issue of House Beautiful.
  • "To once again work alongside the talented teams at Ladisic Fine Homes and House Beautiful is a privilege and an honor," said Vice President & Design Engineer, Stephen Giumenta.

SIGNATURE KITCHEN SUITE RETURNS AS EXCLUSIVE KITCHEN APPLIANCE PARTNER FOR 2022 'WHOLE HOME'

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

ATLANTA, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The fast-growing built-in luxury brand Signature Kitchen Suite returns as the exclusive kitchen appliance partner for House Beautiful's 2022 Whole Home program for its fifth and biggest year yet. Located in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta, 2022 marks the first time House Beautiful is renovating an existing property as part of the highly anticipated Whole Home project.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The fast-growing built-in luxury brand Signature Kitchen Suite returns as the exclusive kitchen appliance partner for House Beautiful's 2022 Whole Home program for its fifth and biggest year yet.
  • Featuring a number of award-winning Signature Kitchen Suite appliances, the kitchen and entertaining spaces are filled with technology and smart organization.
  • Located just off the kitchen is a large wine room featuring two Signature Kitchen Suite's 24-inch Integrated Column Wine Refrigerators.
  • Complementing the Signature Kitchen Suite appliances are award-winning laundry appliances from LG Electronics featured throughout the residence including the primary suite.