It can, but I am trying to kept away from trying to find the correct location of the thermostat wiring, also there is no wiring diagram. It would be much easier to use the pressure of the wind from the fan to operate a lever actuator on a valve, or pressure switch. It makes for a much easier installation not to deal with electrical 120v, or 24 VDC, or 12 VDC or try to design the required electrical hook-up/wiring. A mechanical answer is better.