Airbnb wants to help hosts on their quest to be green. This partnership with Nest gives hosts access to the technology that is both beautiful in design and at the same time is good for the planet, said,Lex Bayer, head of business development, Airbnb. Airbnb hosts tend to be environmentally aware, so having a Nest Thermostat is a great opportunity to further enhance energy savings in their homes, said, Doug Sweeny, head of marketing, Nest. Auto-Away and remote control from anywhere features help hosts manage energy use when the house is empty. The Nest Thermostat's built-in temperature lock allows hosts to specify a temperature range for guests without having to put the thermostat behind a locked case, added Sweeny. The partnership with Nest is the next step in Airbnb's commitment to helping the environment. Earlier this year, Airbnb engaged the Cleantech Group to conduct an environmental impact analysis of Airbnb stays.