According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heating and cooling account for nearly 50% of the energy consumption in a typical U.S. home - on average, costing homeowners about $900 a year - making it the most significant energy expenditure for most households. So, while energy-efficient light bulbs and high-efficiency appliances are essential, homeowners should focus on minimizing their heating and cooling costs for the biggest impact. Smart thermostats can help that in several ways: 1. Energy-friendly software (scheduling and geofencing): Homeowners can easily set and update their heating/ cooling schedule to deliver comfort when they are home and energy saving when they are away. Geofencencing is a feature that can trigger activity (adjusting the thermostat's setpoint) depending on whether you're home or away using the GPS on your smart device. Thermostats can also offer homeowners more advanced scheduling services, which dynamically adjust thermostat setpoints based on local weather. Since weather can change drastically and frequently, this is a great way to save additional energy while maintaining comfort.
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