How energy-efficient devices can spark joy and save energy

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How energy-efficient devices can spark joy and save energy

11/06/2024

This is the season for good food, good drink and good gatherings. Read on for tips on how to keep the hosting vibes high while keeping energy costs low.

Keep it cool.

Between a packed house and a roaring oven, it can start feeling like summer indoors. You don't need to bother with constantly running to the thermostat to lower the temperature. With a smart thermostat, you can adjust the temperature anywhere in your home from your phone. Do yourself one better, and get a smart thermostat that can automatically sense that it's too hot and lower the temperature for you. These features aren't just handy; they'll also save you money. For example, a Google Nest Thermostat can save 10-12% on your annual energy bill.

Keep it fresh.

In addition to heating up the house, all that cooking and baking can leave a mixture of aromas in the air. (Let's pretend that the smoke from a burnt batch of cookies isn't one of them.) Keep an air purifier running to remove those smells and their associated nose-itching particles. The Simply Conserve® Tabletop Air Purifier uses a medical-grade true HEPA H13 filter to remove 99.97% of contaminants down to 0.3 microns in size, including viruses, bacteria, toxins, pollen, dust and smoke. Some air purifiers can even connect to a compatible smart thermostat to turn the device on automatically or set a schedule.

Keep it bright.

Festive lights, a hand mixer, the football game on the TV and your kid's new video game can put serious demand on your home's grid. Plug them all into an advanced power strip to protect against surges and reduce standby energy when the devices aren't in use. And to save even more energy, use LED string lights and light bulbs. Not only are LEDs brighter, but they also use 75% less energy than conventional bulbs and last 10 times longer.

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