Energy use management apps, like Nest and iComfort, can help consumers monitor their energy use.
Nest
Owned by Google, created by Nest Labs and linked only to the Nest thermostat, this free app has several useful features. You can adjust your home thermostat by simply using your smart phone or tablet. App users can view and edit a thermostat schedule and keep an eye on how much energy is being used. You can also opt to receive extreme temperature alerts before your pet overheats or your pipes freeze. In addition, there is an option for smoke and carbon monoxide alerts, among others.
Lennox iComfort
Like the Nest app, the Lennox iComfort app is only compatible with Lennox products – in this case, the Wi-Fi thermostat. It has similar features to the Nest, in that users can remotely control their home thermostat and other settings. In addition, the app allows users to program the system to an energy savings “away mode” when no one is home. For example, you can select the settings you wish to run, then cancel the “away mode” as you return home to ensure a comfortable temperature awaits you.
Smart Hub
The Smart Hub app transmits utility data enabling consumers to see near real-time information about their energy use. Essentially, this app helps customers better understand how and when they use energy. The Smart Hub app uses the same data as the Smart Hub web portal on Dawson PPD’s website.
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July 2016