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E Source and Tierra Resource Consultants Partner to Expand Smart Thermostat Demand Response in Underserved Rental Housing
E Source, a customer, grid, and technology solutions company focused on the utility sector, and Tierra Resource Consultants, a management consulting firm specializing in clean energy, sustainability, and resource strategy, have launched a new demand response (DR) research initiative aimed at expanding smart thermostat DR programs within underserved rental housing markets.
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