Smart Energy Use
Finding devices that draw power while switched off
Standby power is drawn by many devices that look switched off. Learn how to measure it with a monitor, which devices are worth switching off and which should stay powered.
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Smart Energy Use
Using connected plugs, thermostats, lights and energy readings to waste less power at home, with realistic expectations about what each tool can achieve.
Smart Energy Use
Reading energy use data from your home devices
Learn what kilowatt-hour readings mean, how to spot baseline use and spikes, and how to compare weeks fairly, so energy graphs lead to changes you can measure.
Smart Energy Use
Setting a thermostat schedule that fits your week
Build a programmable thermostat schedule around your working hours, sleep and time away, using modest setbacks and checks that confirm the schedule runs as you planned.
Smart Energy Use
Smart lighting habits that reduce wasted energy
Use schedules, motion sensors, dimming and a few simple routines to cut lighting waste at home, with realistic expectations about how much these habits can save.
Smart Energy Use
Whether a smart plug is worth it for saving energy
A smart plug saves energy only when the idle power it cuts exceeds its own continuous draw. Learn how to run the numbers, choose suitable devices to schedule and avoid plug safety mistakes.