Evidence that the thermostat has always been dad’s domain since the 1950s 😂 During the 1950s, utility companies across the United States launched a massive ad campaign touting the wonders of electricity. The campaign was called “Live Better Electrically”, which later led to the establishment of the “Medallion Homes” accreditation program, which focused on homes being built around electric conveniences and the quality of the electricity provided. Westinghouse embraced this concept wholeheartedly