Kentucky Utilities Sue Thermostat Manufacturer
Two Kentucky utilities have sued Comverge Inc. in federal court over energy-saving thermostats that allegedly pose a fire hazard. According to the complaints, similar thermostats were recalled in Texas, but the utilities were not notified promptly. The thermostats are designed to control energy loads by shutting down air conditioning during peak energy demand times. In a related federal case, East Kentucky Power Cooperative has also sued Comverge Inc. over its thermostats and replacement costs.