Smart thermostats make it easy to save in winter
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Replacing your old dial thermostats with electronic ones is a great way to start saving, since that alone can lower your annual electricity bill by 10%. It really pays to switch! Opt for smart thermostats and earn even more savings with less effort. Here’s how.
Simple steps to manage your energy use
When it comes to energy use, timing is everything. We’re familiar with the actions that lower our electricity consumption. For example, we know that turning down the heat is the BEST way to be more energy wise during winter peaks. Did you know? When it’s −30°C out, if we keep our home’s thermostat set at 21°C, as usual, heating systems have to work a lot harder to maintain a comfortable temperature in the house. In fact, heating can account for up to 80% of a typical household’s electricity consumption on cold days. So, even though it’s counterintuitive to turn down the thermostat when it’s freezing out, it’s actually the best way to reduce electricity demand and save money. But let’s face it, managing thermostats every day can become an inconvenience that sometimes falls by the wayside!
Smart thermostats make life easier: no more forgetting, no more wasting! Whether you’re at home, at the office or on the other side of the world, you can always control your home’s heating. And advanced features like remote control, programming and automation make smart thermostats easy to adjust so you use only the energy you need. The result? A lower electricity bill.
Winter offers and smart thermostats: It’s a win‑win!
Smart thermostats become even more valuable when paired with winter savings offers. Since you can program your settings for peak events in advance, you get all the benefits without the hassle.
Flex D rate, your strategy simplified
With Rate Flex D, electricity costs up to 30 percent less 95 percent of the time. But during peak events, the price goes up. To save, you need to lower the heat at the start of the event, sometimes as early as 6 a.m., and turn it back up around 10 a.m. when the event ends. Easier said than done during a busy morning.
Smart thermostats make it simple to set up routines that match your lifestyle. You could save up to 20 percent on your winter electricity bill.
Hilo: A hassle‑free automated solution
With Hilo thermostats
, now offered at $0, your participation in peak events is fully automated. No need to think about it. Even better, you can choose the participation mode that suits you best, Moderate, Bold or Extreme, depending on your comfort preferences and your motivation to save on your winter electricity bill.
You can now take part in Hilo challenges with other thermostat brands
Good news, you can now connect select Honeywell Home, Mysa and Sinopé thermostats to the
Hilo app
at no extra charge.
Already have one at home? By adding it to the Hilo solution, you can receive a bonus of up to $210 per connected device. You will also be able to take part in peak events and save on your bill.
Small devices, big savings
Still unsure about switching to smart thermostats? You will feel the difference quickly. From lower electricity bill and personalized schedules to easier winter peak event management, these small devices deliver big results.
