Technology helps homeowners go green

Home technology is a fantastic way for a homeowner to have a positive impact on the environment. The best part is… the use of home technology is not a one time benefit, but one that a homeowner can experience month after month. We recommend the following green-living ideas:

Save 10% or more on utility bills. Enjoy energy savings through lighting management, irrigation control, or temperature control while doing your part to reduce impact on the environment.

Baby it’s cold outside. With complete control of your heating system, you no longer need to leave the house empty with the heat on. As you leave, hit the away button and all lights will turn off while temperatures drop back to conserve energy.

Easy on the eyes. Program your lights to turn on at 80% capacity,
barely noticeable to the eye.

Control your home’s natural lighting. Automated shades and draperies can provide privacy with ease, protect your furnishings from harmful UV rays, keep your home theater nice and dark, and provide energy savings on those hot sunny days.

Use wireless products. Reduce the number of of end-user devices such as volume controls, security keypads and light switches needed in the home. This reduces the amount of copper…a high-demand, non-renewable resource used in home cabling.

Has it rained? Don’t waste water on the lawn if it’s rained in the last 48 hours. Let your automation and irrigation systems work it out amongst themselves.

These are just a few of the ways you can help reduce the amount of resources with home technology. If you are interested in more of these ideas, please contact us!

Useful links for Green Living

Seattle Times "Building Seattle Green Blog"

Architechtronics Blog "The Edge"

Green Power in Greater Seattle: Puget Sound Energy Green Power Program, Seattle City Light Green Power Options, Snohomish County PUD "Planet Power"

Energy Star — for energy efficient products look for the energy star logo.

Total Reclaim — Find out how to recycle your electronics in Seattle!

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