If one of your resolutions for the year was becoming more mindful of your environment and resources, it’s never too late to start. As the weather gets warmer, it’s even more vital that you control your energy expenditure. We’ll explore some of the tips to stay cool while conserving vital resources.
Let’s look a little more closely at some of the top home energy management trends that affect your Palm Harbor, FL, home. With a little assistance from AV Specialist and leading technology from Control4, you can implement these tips as summer approaches.
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New Window Treatments
Motorized window treatments can help you conserve in two ways: They save energy by automatically adjusting throughout the day to let in natural light, which, in turn, lowers your energy expenditure costs. In this way, motorized window treatments help the environment while saving you money.
Even better, automated window treatments trap heat outside so that your HVAC system doesn’t have to work in overdrive. In fact, according to the Department of Energy, shades can reduce heat loss by at least 40%. We primarily use industry-leading shade software from QMotion when installing smart shades.
