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Check it out and save energy: Montgomery Co. libraries offer thermal imaging cameras

wtop.com – Montgomery County is the latest to offer library cardholders something that is not only unusual but also useful: thermal imaging cameras to monitor home energy use. “These days, some libraries offer musical instruments, power tools and board games. And Montgomery County is the latest to offer library cardholders something that is not only unusual but also useful: thermal imaging cameras to monitor home energy use. “We have four Android and four iPhone compatible cameras that just hook up to any Android or iPhone through the battery port, and you’re able to then use your camera on your phone to see the visual heat maps for hot and cold spots, right on your phone,” said Lindsey Shaw, manager of energy and sustainability programs for the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection. The agency is making these thermal imaging cameras available to the library…” [h/t the terrific Gloria Miccioli]

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