February 8, 2024

Energy Efficiency at Your Fingertips

Nowadays, energy efficiency is much more than just a trend. It has become a large priority for many homeowners. Smart home technology continues to evolve and provides greater ways to reduce energy consumption throughout residential and commercial properties. They are not only a great investment that will save you on energy bills, but also contribute to a more efficient and sustainable future.

Smart homes are spaces with integrated technology including lighting control, shade control, security, audio control, door phone access, and more. When successfully interconnected throughout a home, owners can control their home technology remotely, while also reducing energy waste and lowering costs.

Beginning with lighting control, there are a multitude of control options available that will help reduce the energy use in your home. Having the ability to schedule the lighting in your home based on the time of day or take advantage of natural light by having lighting that dims when daylight is available. Occupancy sensors are also available, to automatically turn lights on or off depending on the occupancy in a space.

When integrating shade control with your lighting control, you take advantage of the world’s best lighting source, the sunlight. You have the ability to adjust shades to reduce glare or solar heat in your residence, which in return your heating and cooling costs will be reduced. Smart thermostats are also another resource which provides efficient heating and cooling throughout the space. Functionalities range from a simple remote control, customized scheduling, integration with weather forecasts, and setting adjustments based on occupancy. Many smart thermostats can be controlled through smart phone apps, allowing you to have full access wherever you are, which can result in greater energy and cost savings.

Home technology continues to improve daily. It brings convenience to your lifestyle, and also helps homeowners be more energy efficient and reduce energy waste. If you’d like to get started on creating an eco-friendly home, please contact Osbee and our team will help guide the way.