Credit: Scott Arthur
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Modern control systems and creative problem solving help cut energy use in this charming 103-year-old house.
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A Sony HS51A Video Projector finds a concealed home in the ceiling beam. With the help of their Control4 home management system, the Varns can switch off every A/V component whenever they engage the goodbye or goodnight commands. In addition to eliminating wasteful energy consumption, this setup will help extend the life of the A/V equipment. “That $350 bulb in our Sony video projector will last a lot longer if we keep the projector off when we’re not using it,” says Scott.
Read more: Green Solutions for an Old Home