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Programmable and Smart Thermostats

Programmable and Smart thermostats allow homeowners to set different schedules for heating and cooling the home based on the actual use of the house. Smart thermostats also rely on sensors to change your home's temperature to save even more energy over time. Instead of setting your inside temperature to a comfortable 68 degrees throughout the day, a programmable thermostat can lower the temperature during the long hours when nobody is inside the home. The thermostat will then kick in to heat your home (during winter) around 5:00 PM, or whenever you get home. The US Department of Energy estimates that it is possible to save up to 10% on heating and cooling per year by lowering your thermostat 7°-10°F for eight hours per day from its usual setting. 

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Eve Smart Energy Strip. Photo Credit: Apple

Simply unplugging your TV, coffee pot, and other devices you rarely use is an easy way to cut back on your energy demands. There are also smart plugs with timers or off switches and smart power strips that allow you to ensure that your devices' power is truly off.

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Rheem Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater. Photo Credit: Rheem

Heat Pump Water Heaters

Heat pump water heaters look like traditional storage tank water heaters, but they're better! They draw heat from the air in your house to heat water very efficiently. Depending on your water usage, they can save a household between $200 and up to almost $500 per year.

Tankless Water Heaters

Electric on-demand (or tankless) water heaters will lower your energy usage and save you money. Rise estimates savings of over $150 per year. If you want to reduce your bill even more, you can consider propane gas on-demand heaters. They are extremely efficient and will reduce gas or electricity usage for hot water in your home. 

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