Contemplate this familiar scenario. You left for vacation a few hours ago. Unfortunately, you have that nagging feeling. Something was left undone or was forgotten. You get almost to the end of your mental checklist and then it hits you – you forgot to adjust the thermostat. If it’s summer the air conditioning is running at full tilt while the house is empty. If it’s winter, the heat is keeping your empty bed nice and toasty. You simply will not be able to enjoy your vacation while contemplating the energy being wasted in an empty house. If only you could adjust your thermostat!
You can. To borrow a very popular saying, there’s an app for that! All you need to do is purchase and install an IP (internet protocol) thermostat or a Radio (WiFi) Thermostat. With one installed you can access and control your thermostat from any computer with an internet connection. Additionally, some can be controlled with a smart phone application.
An IP thermostat can also email you when the temperature in your home drops to a preset low temperature. This alerts you to possible freezing temperatures in your home and allows you to take action before you have a significant problem.
Now envision the energy efficiency possibilities for businesses and commercial entities, schools, multi-dwelling buildings, vacation properties, churches and synagogues. There are limitless possibilities to assist in making energy efficiency easier and more convenient.
For more detailed information, check out some of these sites and video demos:
http://www.proliphix.com
http://www.smarthome.com/learningcenter.html
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ip-thermostat-controller/id305122439?
http://www.thermapros.com
http://www.radiothermostat.com
This may not be legal news, but we think this line of smart grid products are energy efficiency game-changers and worth reporting. You’ll thank us the next time you leave the heat on.