Inside The Smart Home
Explore smart home technology andhow it impacts your home’s energy
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Inside the Smart Home
Smart home is the term used for residences that use technologies like WiFi and Bluetooth to enable devices to “talk” to each other and be managed on the go (through a smartphone, tablet or voice assistant). Smart homes can vary from just a few connected devices to whole-home automation. Lighting, security, appliances, thermostats and even power outlets can be integrated into a smart home.
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Electric Vehicle
3x more energy efficient than gas-powered cars
Schedule your charging during low demand periods to take advantage of the lowest electricity prices.
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Smart Appliances
Reduce energy costs by 5-9%
Monitor refrigerators, dishwashers and ovens remotely and optimize their energy efficiency by running operations when power is cheaper.
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Smart Thermostat
Reduce cooling by 7-10% and heating by 6-8%
Adjust your home’s temperature while you’re away and identify issues with your HVAC, sparing you expense down the road.
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Smart Meter
Be a more active energy consumer
Smart meters allow you to monitor your energy usage and take advantage of programs that can cut your power bill and carbon footprint.
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Smart Blinds
Save 11-20% on heating and cooling
Automate your blinds to close on a sunny summer afternoon or open during the day in the winter.
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Solar Panels
Generate your own clean energy
Rooftop solar plus home energy storage lets you produce and store electricity to reduce power outages and lower your carbon footprint.
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Smart Lights
Save up to 25% on lighting
Smart LED light bulbs use at least 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs and can be dimmed or turned off remotely.
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Smart Camera
Keep an eye on your kids, pets and aging parents
Surveillance cameras paired with alarms and window sensors provide security and peace of mind.
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Smart Lock
Protect belongings and monitor access from anywhere
Reduce theft and lower insurance premiums through home security devices.
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Smart Speaker
Control your home with just your voice
Use a voice assistant to automate tasks around your home, like turning off all the lights when you say “It’s bedtime”.
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Smart Water Heater
Save 15% on water heating costs
Set your hot water temperature from anywhere, have your water heater automatically adjust to your patterns and get important diagnostic feedback.
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Smart Plug
Take control of your devices’ energy use
Reduce the power that your home’s devices still draw even when they’re off or in standby mode.
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Home Energy Storage
Maximize your ability to use electricity you generated
Have access to backup power without producing greenhouse gas emissions in the case of a power outage.
Smart Thermostat Video
Did you know that a smart thermostat is a great way to save energy and money, while improving your home’s comfort at the same time?
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