 This category overlaps with a number of other product segments we offer. With a growing emphasis on being more responsible about how we consume energy (not to mention the increasing cost of energy), we see alot of merit in one or all of the following:
Communicating Thermostats - allow you to interact with your thermostat from a more convenient and intuitive "interface" such as your remote control, touchscreen, computer, or even television.
Energy Monitoring Devices - these monitor and report your utility usage and are available for electricity, natural gas and water. Our electricity monitoring device gives you a complete dashboard of information and not only tracks overall usage for the home, but also five specific appliances within the home. It will predict your electric bill within $1 and more importantly, give you insight on what consumes electricity inside your home and why.
Integration & Automation - allows you to 1) bring control of many subsystems such as lighting control, HVAC, audio/video, motorized window treatments and more under a single "interface" such as your remote control, touchscreen, computer, or even television, 2) build sophisticated routines that conditionally manage certain functions inside the home such as heating and cooling, lighting, AV system operation, and more.
Lighting Control - allows you to 1) set lower lighting levels thus reducing consumption, 2) automatically turn off lights either via programming, convenient "one button off" buttons, and or occupancy sensors.
Power Conditioning & Surge - "smart" units will power down certain peripheral devices such as printers and scanners when it is apparent the computer is not being used.
Motorized Window Treatments - can reduce unwanted "heating" of a room with abundant natural light.
Also, if you are building or renovating and need appliances, look for energy star rated units. They really do offer an advantage in reduced operating costs for your home.
So if you want to reduce your carbon footprint or utility bills, or just get ready to "go off the grid" and produce your own renewable energy, energy management is a key element to your success.
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