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HAI has been working on energy management since its inception in 1985.
The very first HAI controller, the Model 1503,
was introduced in 1988 and could reduce consumption of
electricity by turning off lighting, appliances, heating, and air-conditioning in response to a signal from
the utility company.
By 1995 HAI had
introduced Programmable Communicating Thermostats (PCTs) with its Models RC-81 and RC-101,
and showed energy consumption on HAI Omni controller consoles.
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Corporate History:
HAI (Home Automation, Inc.) is a market share leader in
home automation systems, defining "Home Automation" for over 25 years.
All HAI products are sold through a worldwide network of Distribution
Partners and installed by over 1,000 trained dealers in over 80 countries.
HAI was formed in 1985 to provide automation product
to the newly emerging automation and controls market. HAI's founders,
Tom Pickral, Brian Yokum, and Jay McLellan worked together in the commercial automation
industry and sought to apply this expertise to the home automation market.
HAI is a privately held company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Energy conservation, alternative energy and better building techniques
are ongoing endeavors being pursued by HAI‘s Engineering and Product
Development divisions in conjunction with several private and
government agencies.
The company reached profitability in 1993 and ever since has reinvested its
earnings in the product line.
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