Gift Guide: Save Energy This Holiday

Is the economy is taking a toll on your holiday shopping? There is no reason to let the economic grinch get you down. Home Controls offers several energy-saving products that will not only fit into your holiday shopping budget, but also save you money for years to come!

Timer Switches: Never leave lights on again! The Leviton Decora 6230M light switch option allows you to select from four preset 5-10-15-30 minute intervals. Press the selection, and the timers will activate the off command. Push the off switch if you don’t require the extra time. Perfect for bathrooms, garages, back patios, closets … (Available in White, Almond and Ivory.)

Occupancy Sensors: Leviton makes a great selection of passive infrared (PIR) motion detecting wall switches – one to suit any need. The switches turn on manually or automatically, and then turn off the lights when they detect the room is empty. Now you don’t have to worry about leaving the lights on in an empty room. Some even include a night light feature! (Available in White, Almond and Ivory.)

Communicating Thermostats: According to the Alliance to Save Energy, up to half of your energy bill is just for heating and cooling. The best way to control your energy cost is by managing your heating and cooling system. The Omnistat2 automatically adjusts the temperature for you; so you can do less and save more! (Available in White, Black and Silver.) The Omnistat family of thermostats have earned the ENERGY STAR designation by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the government.

Nuvo Essentia: DId you know you can save energy with your audio distribution too? Essentia delivers the startlingly clear sound of NuVo from up to six different sources, and to six different listening zones in the house. It’s diverse, expandable, and surprisingly affordable. Plus, Essentia is the first whole home audio system to earn the ENERGY STAR designation – consuming less than 1 watt of power while in standby mode. (NuVo products are sold exclusively to HCI dealers. To join one of our dealer programs, click here)

There are many, many more products in the Home Controls Christmas Gift Idea section, from simple stocking stuffers to that big present that is sure to wow! Merry Christmas!