Sustainable & Energy-Efficient Tech
Make your home feel more in control with smart thermostats, energy-monitoring devices, efficient lighting, and ENERGY STAR appliances designed to help you reduce power use without sacrificing comfort.
Smart Thermostats
Dial in comfort automatically with schedules, sensors, and app control that help reduce wasted heating and cooling.
Smart Plugs for Energy Monitoring
Track power use by device, set schedules, and shut off electronics automatically when they do not need to run.
Home Energy Monitors
Get a clearer view of what is using electricity in your home, then make smarter scheduling and upgrade decisions.
LED Light Bulbs
Use LED efficiency plus dimming and schedules to keep lighting flexible while cutting unnecessary power use.
ENERGY STAR Dishwashers
Quiet, capable dishwashers built to use less water and energy—without adding work to your routine.
ENERGY STAR Washers
High-efficiency washers that help clean more with less—great for busy households and big weekly loads.
Tips
- Start with the biggest wins: heating, cooling, and laundry are often the easiest places to reduce power use with the right settings and schedules.
- Use schedules and geofencing (when available) to avoid heating or cooling an empty home, then pre-comfort your space before you arrive.
- Add energy-monitoring smart plugs to always-on devices (like a dehumidifier or fan) to spot hidden power draws and set automatic shutoff rules.
- Switch frequently used fixtures to smart LED bulbs, then dim and schedule them to match your routine—especially for hallways, porches, and kitchens.
- If you are upgrading appliances, compare ENERGY STAR models and look for features like load sensing, efficient wash cycles, and delay start timers.
- Run full loads on dishwashers and washers when possible, and choose the right cycle for the job to avoid reruns.
- Keep your Wi-Fi strong where devices live (thermostat, laundry area, kitchen) so schedules, remote control, and usage reporting stay reliable.
Frequently Asked Questions
ENERGY STAR is a widely used efficiency certification that helps you identify appliances designed to use less energy than standard models, without giving up performance.
They can—especially when you use scheduling, away modes, and room sensors. The biggest savings typically come from reducing run time when you are asleep or not home, while keeping comfort consistent when you are.
Look for energy-use reporting (kWh or watts), strong app controls, reliable scheduling, and the right platform support for your home (like Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, or Matter). Also confirm the plug is rated for the device you plan to control.
LED bulbs typically use less power than older bulb types, and smart controls can reduce waste even further by letting you dim lights, set timers, and turn off forgotten lights from your phone or voice assistant.
Not always. Many devices work directly over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, while others use platforms like Matter or Thread. A hub can improve coverage and responsiveness for some setups, but it depends on the products you choose.
Energy-monitoring smart plugs are great for single devices, and whole-home energy monitors can give a bigger picture across circuits. Combining both helps you spot high-use items and verify the impact of schedules and settings.
Some products may be subject to Environmental Handling Fees (EHF) depending on your province. Learn more about EHFs.