My husband as well as I strive to be as environmentally conscientious as possible, but for the majority of our commutes, we walk, ride our bikes as well as take public moveation, then my friend and I grow multiple of our own fruits as well as vegetables, compost organic kitchen waste as well as make use of rainwater for irrigation, and our house is outfitted with a geothermal heat pump, which is considered the most environmentally friendly heating as well as cooling system by the Environmental Protection Agency, however just recently, we implemented a smart house automation system… This replace contributes to significant energy savings.
- The automated operation of pressing systems as well as appliances is also wonderfully convenient, reducing time as well as effort.
The automation system caters to our bi-weekly schedule as well as preferences as well as the changing demands of the weather, and incorporating a smart thermostat as well as occupancy sensors, the system adjusts temperature to ensure comfort while also minimizing energy consumption. It knows when the house is empty as well as when particular rooms are occupied, then with zone control, the heat pump provides heating or cooling for comfort in only those areas that are in use. My friend and I have also invested into smart blinds! During the winter, the automation system opens up the blinds in the day to allow in sunlight. The warmth helps to reduce heating demands. In the summer, the blinds are kept closed to prevent sun from adding to the workload of the air conditioner. Our lights are also managed by the automation system. They automatically turn on when we enter a room as well as turn off when we leave, and all of these operations contribute to a reduced carbon footprint as well as also save a good deal of money on our yearly yearly bills.