CBS news radio 880

MikeL_2

Has anyone else heard the ad campaign, usually during the Yankees game broadcast, that advises homeowners to adjust their water heater thermostat to 115 degrees to save energy?

bill_105

That's interesting

Who is running the ad?

Robert O'Brien

Wait til next year

No more Yankees until 2013

masterofnone

Sure did hear it

It caught my attention (more than the Yankees did) when I heard it also. It was a spokesperson for New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) promoting energy savings. I emailed the director of NYSERDA advertising yesterday 10/18 about the concerns of Legionella bacteria growth at 115*. No reply as of yet.

Patchogue Phil_2

Newsday says same

Tom Incantalopa ,  or sumthin like that ....  he writes the same thing in Newsday (Long Island newspaper to non-residents of Isle Du Long/NYC area.). 

Paul48

Manufacturers

I think the water heater manufacturers need to take the lead on this. They should take control away from the morons.

MikeL_2

Legionella concerns

masterofnone:

                        Thanks for identifying the sponsor. I've been in contact with the program director @ 880,  and will pass on the sponsors information.................

masterofnone

Glad to help

We're up in central NY Finger Lakes Region where the radio ad aired on 1160 WPIE . I doubt they have much control over the feed during the game. It's unfortunate that the risky advice was/is being spread to so many listeners. Still haven't had any response from the email to the NYSERDA rep. I'm no authority on Legionella bacteria but learned more about the risks here at The Wall while installing our system with a domestic tank. Perhaps another Wallie in a higher profile position will pursue it further.