Go Green With a Google Nest Thermostat
Looking for ways to make your life more eco-friendly? You are not alone. Residents across Los Angeles are seeking to preserve and protect our natural resources, including the mayor of LA! And while you might already be making efforts to reuse, reduce, and recycle, there are many more ways to go green. For homeowners looking for non-disruptive solutions, the Google Nest thermostat is the answer. Most people know the Google Nest for its sleek look and fancy touch screen. But there is a rhyme and reason for all the technology. Your heating and cooling system can make up over half of all the energy used in your home. So for homeowners interested in making a real dent in reducing their carbon footprint, turning your house into a connected home is a good place to start. What kind of energy savings should I expect with a Google Nest? In 2015, Nest conducted a study on this very topic. The study is straightforward, comparing the utility bills before and after the smart thermostat was installed in hundreds of homes. The white paper summarizing the results concluded that on average, homeowners saved 10-12% in heating usage and 15% in cooling usage. Of course,