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Rent
to Own.ph: We've always been an advocate for the environment. Today we feature
gadgets that make your homes more energy efficient. Read on:
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16.8-Watt
Voltaic Solar Charger Kit
Many
people would love to install a complete photovoltaic system to power their
home, but they either lack the space or money to do so. One much less
space-intensive—and inexpensive—alternative is the 16.8-Watt Solar Charger
Kit from Voltaic. This handy system features a V60
battery that is able to charge everything from laptops to tablets to
cameras to several cell phones at once, and its portable and lightweight design
makes it easy to move around to wherever you need power. Moreover, if any
of the recent natural disasters have taught us anything, it’s
that we can’t rely on the local grid in emergencies. Provide you and your
loved ones with a little extra peace of mind by ensuring that you’ll always be
powered up and connected.
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Maestro
Occupancy/Vacancy Sensing Switch
We’re
all guilty of it, forgetting to turn off lights. If this is you, or
someone you know (like your kids), consider
employing Lutron‘s Maestro Occupancy/Vacancy Sensing Switch (fun
fact: they are the inventors of the dimmer switch!). The handy gadget adds
convenience and energy savings to any room in your home by automatically
turning lights on when you enter the room and off after a period of
inactivity. Using a proprietary sensing technology to ensure lights
stay on when the room is occupied, the sensor features ambient light detection
that can sense natural light in a room, turning lights on only when needed —
perfect for laundry rooms, garages, kid’s bathrooms and closets.
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Maestro
C.L Dimmer
Cut
energy usage and create some ambiance in the bedroom, family room or
kitchen with the Maestro C.L Dimmer for Lutron. This sustainable,
award-winning design is geared for use with incandescent and halogen
bulbs, as well as dimmable CFLs and dimmable LEDs. This dimmer offers
customizable delayed fade-to-off, which lets you leave a room before the lights
go out. And we’ve said it once and we’ll say it again: switching out
incandescent bulbs in favor of more energy efficient ones have the
potential to cut your energy bill by hundreds of dollars. Pair the Maestro
C.L Dimmer with a dimmable CFL or dimmable LED for optimal energy
saving — plus you won’t have to worry about them going kaput when you need
them the most; the average CFL lasts up to 10 years, and LEDs up to 25 years!
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Honeywell
Wifi Programmable Thermostat
The
average American household spends more than $2,200 annually on energy
bills, and nearly half of that amount is part due to to heating and cooling.
One of the easiest ways to dramatically cut down on this number is to install a
programmable thermostat. Not only are they inexpensive (some cost as
little as $25), but unlike their predecessors, they’re are intuitive, easy
to use, and ever-programmable to meet changing needs and erratic schedules.
Once installed they can save you about $180 a year — not to mention
alleviate some serious discomfort in your home.
Here
at Inhabitat, we’re huge fans
of programmable thermostats and Honeywell’s wifi-enabled
version really speaks to our gadget- and internet-loving hearts. One
of the coolest features this thermostat offers is the ability to
adjust the temperature of your home remotely using a smart device like a phone
or iPad. You won’t have to worry about if you remembered to turn off the heat
after leaving for work, or coming home to a frigid house. Watch
our video featuring Inhabitat editor Yuka Yoneda to learn more about these
programmable thermostats.
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Serena
Remote Controlled Honeycomb Shades
While
ample windows are a great way to bring natural light into a living space, they
also are the cause of heat loss during the winter and heat build-up during the
summer. Pair these two elements together and you’ll often find yourself needing
to pump up the heat or cooling to keep your home comfortable. While many don’t
think of blinds as anything more that a way to block out the sun, the reality
is that an efficient set of shades has the power to cut your energy bill all
year long. Honeycomb shades are your best bet when it comes to optimizing
efficiency and Serena remote controlled honeycomb shades from Lutron are
a great solution. These shades are made of fabric that have air
pockets that trap heat during the winter and shut out solar radiation in the
summer, providing for superior insulation while still allowing natural light to
permeate. They’re also totally wireless using D-sized
batteries and remote controlled, so you don’t have to worry
about cord tangles or your kids and pets tugging on the strings. As an extra
bonus, they are completely DIY and can be installed in about 15 minutes, not to
mention perfect for creating privacy and covering hard-to-reach windows. A
variety of styles and textures make them adaptable to all types
of interiors.
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Efergy
Shower Timer and Alarm
The
average person will use anywhere between 5 to 8 gallons of water per minute
while showering, and taking shorter showers is one way simple to cut down on
excess water and energy use. But if you’re someone who finds themselves
transported to another world when the H2O starts to flow, don’t fret, there’s
still hope for you to meet your water-saving targets. The Efergy Shower
Timer and Alarm is a clever little gadget that is able to monitor the
amount of water going doing the drain as you lather up. Quickly and easily
calibrate it to your shower, set your own target, and then hang it on your showerhead
or affix it to the wall using the suction cap. Turn on the timer every time you
start your shower and follow the progress on the visual display. The alarm will
sound when you have met your target volume of water, letting you know that it’s
time to go dry off. The smart device will help you learn how to cut down
on time with each shower.
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