Advantages of a smart thermostat

If everyone used a smart thermostat, we would save 56 trillion BTUs of energy and offset 13 billion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions each year, equivalent to the emissions of 1.2 million vehicles.

ENERGY STAR Smart thermostats deliver savings and performance

Make the smart choice for your new thermostat by choosing ENERGY STAR certified smart thermostats. Only thermostats that have earned the ENERGY STAR deliver what you expect from a smart thermostat: including demonstrated energy savings and environmental benefits as well as reliable performance and convenience, insight and control. ENERGY STAR is the smart choice made simple.

What is a smart thermostat?

A smart thermostat is a Wi-Fi enabled device that automatically adjusts heating and cooling temperature settings in your home for optimal performance.

Smart thermostats that earn the ENERGY STAR label have been independently certified, based on actual field data, to deliver energy savings.

While system designs may vary, common smart thermostat features include:

-Convenience-

Many smart thermostats learn your temperature preferences and establish a schedule that automatically adjusts to energy-saving temperatures when you are asleep or away.

Geofencing allows your smart thermostat to know when you’re on the way home and automatically adjusts your home’s temperature to your liking.

-Control-

Wi-Fi enabled thermostats allow you to control your home’s heating and cooling remotely through your smartphone.

ENERGY STAR certified smart thermostats quickly enter a low-power standby mode when inactive.

-Insight-

Smart thermostats provide equipment use and temperature data you can track and manage.

Periodic software updates ensure your smart thermostat is using the latest algorithms and energy-saving features available.

-More Ways to Save-

ENERGY STAR certified smart thermostats are also designed to be compatible with the programs that some local utilities offer, providing home owners in their service territory with incentives to help them manage reliability.

For the average American household, almost half the annual energy bill goes to heating and cooling – more than $900 a year. Being smart about how you control your temperature settings will help you save money and stay comfortable in your home.