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Energy Saving Efficiency

Home Automation + Outside-the-Box Thinking = Additional Energy Savings

Published Apr 22, 2013

Regular readers of HD Living are probably already familiar with the myriad of ways in which home automation can conserve energy, from smart thermostats and dimmable LED lighting to energy monitoring and daylight or occupancy… Read More »

Energy Saving Efficiency

Green Tech Tip: Keeping Cool This Summer & Saving Money Doing It

Published Jul 10, 2012

It has been extremely hot this summer, with intense heat waves and hotter than normal temperatures that drive us to the beach, the mall, the pool, or wherever we can to cool down. Those without air conditioning are forced to… Read More »

Energy Saving Efficiency

Green Tech Tip: Making the Switch to an Eco-Friendly Charger

Published Jun 08, 2012

With electronics as sophisticated and convenient as they are, it is no wonder that we are all glued to our phones, tablets, and laptops every second of the day. Once the day comes to an end, the logical thing to… Read More »

Energy Saving Efficiency

Kitchen Tech: Choosing and Using Green Appliances

Published Jun 01, 2012

Energy efficiency has long since been a hot-button issue for many. Whether it’s the rising cost of utility bills, or the fear that we are causing irreversible damage to our ecosystem, going “green” has become a real priority. Homeowners especially… Read More »

Energy Saving Efficiency

Smartphones the Answer to Energy Savings

Published Mar 21, 2012

Two-thirds of smartphone users are interested in home energy management services, and 57 percent prefer smartphones as their energy interface device. Read More »

Energy Saving Efficiency

Will Homeowners Ever Get Rebates for Energy Management Systems?

Published Mar 08, 2012

Tax credits or rebates could become a reality for homeowners who install energy monitoring or management systems. Read More »

Smart Kitchens / Bathrooms

Inside a Zero Energy Home

Published Oct 27, 2011

A California home produces more energy than it consumes. Read More »

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