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Research Articles

Using smart thermostat override data to provide insights for improving heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system scheduling in a portfolio of small commercial buildings

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Pages 971-984 | Received 02 Feb 2023, Accepted 09 Jun 2023, Published online: 02 Aug 2023

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