Fulton to give away free smart thermostats

Fulton County is offering a smart thermostat to select residents next week.

The county announced is partnering with sustainability non-profit Southface to give the thermostats to residents living in high energy-burdened neighborhoods, where more than 6 percent of their annual income is spent on energy bills.

Residents in Atlanta’s NPUs H, L, R, S, T, V, X, Y and Z. Check online to see in which NPU you reside.

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The devices will be available at the Metropolitan Library, 1332 Metropolitan Parkway SW in Atlanta, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 2.

Any remaining thermostats will be available at the library during normal business hours.

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