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    Cozy Products is pushing the low-wattage space heater movement to a new level by encouraging Space Heater Swaps. What is a space heater swap?  It’s when a business owner or facility manager makes the decision to replace all old high-wattage space heaters currently used by employees, with low-wattage, energy-efficient Cozy heaters. Why would a company want to invest in space heaters for employees?  Typical space heaters use 1500-2500 watts.  If multiple users are running these high-wattage devices on a daily basis, the problems and the costs add up quick: Adding thousands of dollars to the company electrical bill...

    Many large office buildings, complexes and facilities are moving toward the ban of high-wattage space heaters.  This position is understandable – typical space heaters are extremely problematic: • Power outages. High-wattage space heaters trip circuit breakers and overload the system• Fire hazards. If typical space heaters touch flammable material or tip over, a fire can easily start• High costs. Multiple users equals hundreds of dollars wasted every month• NOT green. Multiple users equals several tons of CO2 wasted every year• Nuisance. Many space heaters are big and bulky and/or have loud fans that are distracting BUT, space heaters...

    As I walked into work this morning I noticed that the heat was going strong and the office temperature was toasty in my corner of the building.  This is an unusual but welcome occurrence.  However, as I exclaimed “Wow, it’s so nice and warm in here!” a coworker nearby responded, “Are you kidding?  It’s so hot I can barely breathe!” And there you have it.  I think that pretty much sums up the never-ending office temperature war that most workplaces suffer all year long. To me, it feels like the office temperature in my building is controlled by...