Home Energy Management

“For the loser now will be later to win, or the times they are a-changin’” said Bob Dylan. And he might have been thinking of air source heat pumps when he penned those famous lyrics. Indeed, with the constant advancement in new technology, sometimes it’s worth reexamining old technology – like air source heat pumps […]

With consumers adopting greener lifestyles, there is a major showdown brewing between the two top renewable energy sources: wind power and solar power. Setting aside the aesthetic factors, how do the two technologies stack up against each other? In 2015, 19 percent of large-scale utility power was derived from wind, while just 6 percent came […]

In the age of conflicting news we often find ourselves being fed misinformation from all kinds of sources. Because solar energy has experienced such rapid recent growth, a good number of rumors have popped up specifically pertaining to solar panels. Unfortunately, those rumors can lead people to shy away from it. So let’s debunk some […]

In the recent year, many companies have introduced home energy storage systems. From recognizable names like Nissan, BMW, Tesla and Mercedes to lesser known names like Sonnen and Rosewater Energy, the number of companies involved in the solar battery industry has never been bigger. These systems allow you to store a sufficient amount of power […]

Home appliances are more efficient than ever. LED light bulbs use a fraction of the wattage used by incandescent light bulbs. Related: How to read the labels on LED light bulbs Phantom power consumption for the standby mode of consumer electronics like televisions has never been lower. So with all of these new energy efficient […]

November is here and that means Black Friday is just around the corner. If history is an indicator, Black Friday will likely bring some incredible deals in the area of home energy management devices. So, for the more practical shoppers out there, why not stock up on smart home Christmas gifts for friends and family […]

Winter has arrived. And with it comes a spike in your heating bills. But new smart home technology can not only keep Old Man Winter at bay, but also save you money. Here are four smart home devices that can help save you big money this winter. Smart Thermostats — Surely by now you have […]

When you are thinking about modernizing your home to an environmentally friendly smart home, often one of the least-talked-about features is motorized blinds. But these overlooked and underutilized products aren’t just for improving the life of a tech-savvy homeowner; they offer several additional benefits. Saves Money on Your Cooling Bill. The sun, especially during the […]

By now everyone has heard about the Nest Learning Thermostat and the new Nest Thermostat E. Maybe you’re wondering if these smart home products are worth having in your home. Indeed, Nest thermostats offer a variety of cool features that definitely offers some awesome benefits. So with that in mind, here are three cool uses […]

By Mike Elgan, Houzz   The idea of having sensors in your home to monitor environmental conditions sounds futuristic. But really sensors have been around for ages. Thermostats, thermometers and smoke detectors have been providing useful air sensing for a long time. What’s new is that the sensors are getting better and their usefulness is […]