TXU Releases New Brighten iThermostat

TXU Energy has released a new Brighten iThermostat, a programmable thermostat that gives customers control over the temperature in their home through any web-enabled PC or smartphone.

The new Brighten iThermostat includes a new thermostat with a color touch screen display, an enhanced online portal with expanded features, and upgraded controls now available through the TXU Energy iPhone app. It also automatically switches between heating and cooling as needed to keep indoor temperatures comfortable.

The TXU Energy Mobile App the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch now allows customers to control home temperature settings if the customer has the Brighten iThermostat.

The iThermostat is included at no charge with select TXU electricity plans, and can be added to other TXU plans for a monthly fee.

TXU also announced enhancements to both the TXU Energy MyEnergy Dashboard and the company's iPhone app. The dashboard is available online to any TXU Energy customer for free, and now offers a new home comparison section that lets customers compare the electricity usage of their home with similar homes in their area based on customer-provided information, including ZIP code, home type, age of home, square footage and heating type. The Dashboard offers a new usage breakdown section, including a pie chart that shows approximate electricity usage and cost for heating, cooling, water heating, lighting, electronics, appliances, refrigeration and other equipment.