Get Solar Smart with Your Thermostat

The benefits are undeniable when you have solar panels generating electricity for your house. One of the biggest for many homeowners is the reduction in monthly energy costs. In the Valley of the Sun, there’s a plethora of sunshine to power homes in every neighborhood. But energy consumption is also very high during this time of year. So, it makes sense to smartly conserve energy whenever you can by ensuring your house is efficient in every way. One of the simplest and most effective ways to dial down energy usage is to have the right thermostat.

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You’re already powering your home with low-cost, green energy. A programmable thermostat makes more efficient use of your solar-powered heating and cooling system by automatically adjusting the set temperature throughout the day and night. It saves you time while also allowing your home to consistently be at the preferred temperature that you want.

Smart thermostats amp up that savings to offer the greatest energy efficiency because they don’t require any programming. Instead, they learn as you use them to create a schedule based on your specific home comfort preferences. Not only will they turn themselves down when you’re not at home, they’ll guide you to energy-efficient settings and provide reports to help you understand your energy consumption. These thermostats also connect to your home Wi-Fi network and can be monitored, set, and managed from a mobile device or PC.

HVAC systems are usually the most energy intensive devices in your home. If you’re on a time of usage plan for any electricity you’re using from a utility company, your smart thermostat can power your house more efficiently by shifting to pre-cooling when energy is less expensive and renewable energy production is higher. A smart thermostat can do this because its modeling knows how long your house can keep the desired temperature before the HVAC system kicks in. Smart thermostats help you keep more comfortable, save money, and consume cleaner energy when linked up with your solar powered home. In other words, this is a big step towards getting to net-zero carbon emissions.

Cool Blew Solar

Would you like to learn more about increasing the energy efficiency of your solar-powered house? Call the installation experts at Cool Blew Solar today at 1-623-234-2836. We can help you select the best smart thermostat for your family’s needs. Take the next step in your solar journey with Cool Blew Solar. We’ll partner with you to enhance your comfort and energy savings while making a positive impact on the environment.

FAQ's

Is Solar Energy Expensive?

The size of your panel installation and the needs of your home will affect your costs. The average net cost of a 5.69kW system is $13,838 cash after 30% rebate (according to solar-estimate.org). An average-sized system can cost up to $35,000. Larger installations will require more hardware, planning and construction time. This can further increase costs. While solar panels are expensive, they have many distinct benefits. Cool Blew Electric & Solar’s experts can assess your situation and goals and recommend a cost-effective system to meet your needs.

How Much Can I Save By Installing Solar Panels?

An average-sized system (5 kilowatts) can reduce up to 50% of your monthly electricity bill. A 5.69kW system would offset 100% of your energy usage if your typical monthly bill is $138. Over a period of 20 years, these savings can add up to $30,000, based on your location and energy usage.

How Long Would It Take to Recoup My Solar Investment by Solar Energy Savings?

With a 5.69kW Solar system you would recoup your savings in 7 years and 2 months but with continuous Utility increases every year your Return and Investment will be much sooner.

What is a Solar Lease Program?

The Solar Lease Program has been one the most popular option that homeowners have chosen over the years. Solar Lease programs gives homeowners the opportunity to take advantage and put Solar on their homes and a guaranteed savings from their Utility for little to no money out of pocket. Most Leases are 20 year power guarantee from the solar provider and includes fixed monthly payments, no repair cost, fully insured and warrantied for the life of the system.

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