The holiday season is upon us, and thoughts turn to buying gifts for friends and family. As you consider that perfect gift, Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative offers some suggestions for gifts that will save energy all year long.
For the techie
Smart plugs are a great addition to make any home more efficient. A smart plug connects the plug to an app on your phone via Wi-Fi. The smart plug can then turn an appliance into a fully automated device you can control from your phone or with your voice.
For the thermostat watchdog
The best candidate to save energy in a home is a smart thermostat. These devices offer the ability to monitor and adjust your home’s temperature, even when you are away. More importantly, they can be used to automatically turn down your heating and cooling when it’s not needed.
For the holiday fanatic
Wi-Fi LED light bulbs offer color choices, so you can program them to blink red and green over the holidays, change them to green on the first day of spring, then orange for Halloween. You can have them turn on at dusk and off when you like.
For the gamer
Are gamers streaming their favorite shows, too? Opt for devices like Roku or Amazon Fire Stick, which use up to 15 times less energy than gaming consoles. It’s a smart switch that keeps the action on the screen without draining power.
For the football fan
Sports fans can watch the games this season with Energy Star-certified TVs that offer all of the cutting-edge features and are on average about 30% more energy efficient than standard models! A home equipped with TVs, a Blu Ray player and a soundbar that have earned the Energy Star can save about $75 over the life of the products.