# How to Make Your Home Greener and Save Cost with Home Automation

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/03/how-to-make-your-home-greener-and-save-cost-with-home-automation/
- Published: 2018-03-14T02:16:35-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

A smart home with Smart Energy is a green home. Home automation makes it happen 
by providing control over various systems. That’s lighting, security, temperature,
electrical, and more. All the while the homeowner is away with just a few smartphone
taps. In this case, use home automation. Also it’s called smart Energy management/
home technology. For it helps conserve energy. Moreover it helps save money rather
than waste these precious resources.

Ultimately, setting up home automation gives you peace of mind. Especially knowing
that your in budget. Also and the planet. It won’t get hurt by high power consumption.
Go smarter and greener. Please consider adopting home automation. For then you can
reap its cost-saving and energy-saving benefits.

# Monitor energy consumption efficiently

⌊Monitor energy consumption efficiently⌉⌊Monitor energy consumption efficiently⌉
Photo courtesy of [Aaron Poffenberger](https://web.archive.org/web/20190201041535/https://www.flickr.com/photos/27047834@N02/5148894831/)
via Flickr, Creative Commons

Every eco-conscious person knows the value of tracking energy usage at home. But
doing it the traditional way is [inefficient](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/09/130000-green-school-contest-help-budget-shortfalls/).
It takes a month for the next power bill to arrive. I mean and then checking your
energy meter. You know, that every now and then thing. Ugh. For it can take so much
of your time.

Smart meters or energy monitors allow homeowners to monitor their power consumption.
For that’s in real time. Also and identify power-hogging systems. That’s including
ones that are still using power even in standby mode.

⌊Smart home energy monitors allow homeowners to monitor their power consumption 
in real time and identify power-hogging systems, including ones that are still using
power even in standby mode⌉⌊Smart home energy monitors allow homeowners to monitor
their power consumption in real time and identify power-hogging systems, including
ones that are still using power even in standby mode⌉Photo courtesy of [Pixaline](https://pixabay.com/illustrations/smart-home-house-technology-2005993/)
via Pixabay

### Tip: Maximize your use of a smart energy monitor. Review its previous logs. All so that you know how you’ll adjust. Also and improve your home’s overall energy efficiency.

Ensure home security while conserving energy

⌊Ensure home security while conserving energy. Many things can happen at home while
you and your family are on a holiday vacation. The fridge door might have been left
open. Your pet might accidentally turn the faucet on. How can you prevent possible
disasters? Especially while you're away?⌉⌊Ensure home security while conserving 
energy. Many things can happen at home while you and your family are on a holiday
vacation. The fridge door might have been left open. Your pet might accidentally
turn the faucet on. How can you prevent possible disasters? Especially while you're
away?⌉Photo courtesy of [Pexels](https://pixabay.com/photos/bottles-food-gallon-inside-light-1868175/)
via Pixabay

Many things can happen at home while you and your family are on a holiday vacation.
The fridge door might have been left open. Your pet might accidentally turn the 
faucet on. How can you prevent possible disasters? Especially while you’re away?

Home automation will [save the day](https://greenlivingguy.com/2012/01/save-the-date-international-surfing-day-is-june-20th/).
Smart [home security systems](https://www.thisoldhouse.com/home-safety/21368618/best-home-security-companies)
do double duty. All of keeping your home safe. Especially from intruders and managing
energy usage at home.

For example, a security camera does more than just preventing break-ins. It also
allows you to see what’s going on at home. That’s including what your pet is up 
to. Reduce your surveillance camera’s power consumption. All by adjusting the motion
sensor. That’s so the camera records a footage only when it detects motion.

Tip: Your home security is only as reliable as its alarm power supplies. Regularly
check if your [security system supplies](https://www.alarmsystemstore.com/collections/alarm-components)
are working fine. That’s especially the alarm power transformer and back-up battery.

## Reduce HVAC energy consumption

Photo courtesy of [adamto](https://pixabay.com/photos/villa-big-house-living-room-2553826/)
via Pixabay

Are you guilty of leaving your thermostat setting on default before getting out 
of home? That makes your heating and cooling system work harder. I mean way more
than necessary. Don’t be surprised to see a surge in your monthly power bills.

Expensive power bills won’t be a problem. Especially if you install a smart thermostat
at home. While you’re away, you can control your home’s temperature. Yes folks I
mean remotely. All by using your smartphone. This smart device learns and remembers
your preferred HVAC settings. All according to the time of day. Also and then controls
the system accordingly.

[According to a study](https://smartthermostatguide.com/how-and-how-much-money-you-can-save-with-a-smart-thermostat/),
having a smart thermostat can lead to as much as 10% savings on heating. In addition
and 15% savings on cooling. These equate to a yearly savings of $131 to $145.

Tip: Reduce your air conditioning system’s power consumption. All by setting your
smart thermostat to turn the A/C off. Especially while you’re away. I mean and turn
it on again just before you get back home.

### Save energy on plugged-in devices

⌊Did you know that around $19 billion worth of electricity gets wasted each year
on plugged-in appliances and electronics that aren't being used? In an average household,
this translates to $50 to $150 wasted energy costs.⌉⌊Did you know that around $19
billion worth of electricity gets wasted each year on plugged-in appliances and 
electronics that aren't being used? In an average household, this translates to 
$50 to $150 wasted energy costs.⌉Photo courtesy of [Idyshah](https://pixabay.com/photos/plug-socket-electric-electricity-1821536/)
via Pixabay

Did you know that around [$19 billion worth of electricity gets wasted](https://eponline.com/articles/2015/05/08/always-on-devices-waste-billions-of-electricity-each-year.aspx)!
That’s each year on plugged-in appliances. Also and electronics that aren’t being
used! In an average household, this translates to $50 to $150 wasted energy costs.

Tip: Before you leave home for the [holidays](https://greenlivingguy.com/2022/01/staying-sustainable-post-holidays/),
make sure to unplug almost everything. I mean especially your TV and oven. Also 
and other appliances that won’t be used while you’re not around. Alternatively, 
invest in smart plugs. All that help you save energy with the ability to control
plugged-in electronics remotely. How cool you can from your mobile device!

### Switch to Green Lighting

So energy-efficient lighting can be adjusted from afar using your smartphone. Also
or a control panel in your home. That’s as long as you have smart lights installed.

A smart home lighting system may send you a text notification. That’s when you’ve
left a [light bulb](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/11/philips-brings-the-traditional-light-bulb-into-the-21st-century/)
on. Thereby allowing you to turn it off immediately. Again and all from your mobile
device. This feature is especially helpful. Especially in ensuring that no light
bulb is left on all day. I mean who wants that when nobody is at home?

Smart lights can also be controlled to switch on. That’s just before you get home.
Also, it can be switched on as soon as the night falls.

Tip: Look for [smart lighting solutions](https://greenlivingguy.com/2015/01/bigbelly-accelerated-growth-through-smart-solutions/).
All that provide monthly energy reports. Especially so that you know how you can
save further. So say goodbye on your energy costs!

### Save gallons of water

⌊Save gallons of water⌉⌊Save gallons of water⌉Photo courtesy of [ariesa66](https://pixabay.com/photos/sprinkler-water-hose-connection-2366751/)
via Pixabay

Like energy, water is a precious resource that shouldn’t be wasted. The sprinkler
in your lawn or garden may be using too much water. Yes folks and without you knowing
it. In fact, an average US household [consumes around 320 gallons of water](https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2017-03/documents/ws-factsheet-outdoor-water-use-in-the-us.pdf).
For that’s every day. Moreover a third of that goes to watering plants.

Home automation isn’t just for cutting down your electricity consumption. I mean
it’s also useful for conserving water. Using a smart irrigation system can save 
you thousands of gallons of water. Moreover and saving hundreds of dollars every
year.

Powered by artificial intelligence, this smart home tech adjusts. For it adjusts
the amount of water and irrigation. It’s scheduled based on local weather forecasts.
When it’s rainy, your plants won’t be overwatered. And during summer, they’ll get
enough moisture.

#### Look for smart irrigation systems that can be customized based on the size of your yard.

Contrary to popular belief, technology can be your partner in making your home greener.
Also your wallet thicker, and your life simpler. Using smart home devices is a great
place to start. But remember to pick only the ones most useful to you. That’s so
you’ll get to maximize the energy-saving and cost-saving benefits of home automation.

**_Sources:_**

[https://www.alarmsystemstore.com/blogs/diy/2018-smart-devices-home-security-system](https://www.alarmsystemstore.com/blogs/diy/2018-smart-devices-home-security-system)

[https://blueandgreentomorrow.com/environment/how-home-automation-help-go-green/](https://blueandgreentomorrow.com/environment/how-home-automation-help-go-green/)

[https://www.proudgreenhome.com/articles/home-automation-is-the-next-frontier-for-sustainable-living/](https://web.archive.org/web/20170706054920/https://www.proudgreenhome.com/articles/home-automation-is-the-next-frontier-for-sustainable-living/)

[https://www.safewise.com/blog/what-is-a-smart-home-and-how-does-it-support-green-living/](https://www.safewise.com/blog/what-is-a-smart-home-and-how-does-it-support-green-living/)

[https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2017-03/documents/ws-factsheet-outdoor-water-use-in-the-us.pdf](https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2017-03/documents/ws-factsheet-outdoor-water-use-in-the-us.pdf)

[https://eponline.com/articles/2015/05/08/always-on-devices-waste-billions-of-electricity-each-year.aspx](https://eponline.com/articles/2015/05/08/always-on-devices-waste-billions-of-electricity-each-year.aspx)

[https://smartthermostatguide.com/how-and-how-much-money-you-can-save-with-a-smart-thermostat/](https://smartthermostatguide.com/how-and-how-much-money-you-can-save-with-a-smart-thermostat/)