Energy Star

Tips To Save Energy (and Money) With Programmable Thermostats

November 13, 2013

Did you know the average household spends more than $2,200 a year on energy bills – nearly half of which goes to heating and cooling? Homeowners can save about $180 a year by properly setting their programmable thermostats and maintaining those settings. See thermostats available at Home Controls » Properly using a programmable thermostat in » Read More

November is Energy Awareness Month!

November 1, 2011

With winter setting in across the nation, Home Controls and the EPA encourages Americans to continue to take action to save energy and cut heating costs this winter. Here are some tips for saving energy this fall and winter: Maintain heating equipment: Dirt and neglect are the number one causes of heating system failure, so be sure to maintain » Read More

Lampholder Saves Energy AND Protects Against Fire!

September 18, 2009

Leviton‘s new compact fluorescent lampholders conserve energy and are ideal in many areas of the home. It also reduces the risk of fire in closets, garages, basements, utility rooms and attics. Works with standard wall switch ENERGY STAR qualified and meets NFPA 70 NEC Section 410.88 Requirements for fire protection Features pigtail leads to » Read More

Opera Winfrey Promotes Programmable Thermostats

April 24, 2009

Making your home environmentally friendly doesn’t have to mean installing expensive solar panels or undergoing major renovations. Eco-living expert Simran Sethi – appearing on the Opera Winfrey Show this week– says simply swapping out some daily household items can help you save hundreds each year! “Money is essential right » Read More

Home Controls becomes an ENERGY STAR Partner

April 6, 2009

Home Controls is proud to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR label. ENERGY STAR works with more than 15,000 organizations that manufacturer, promote and sell products that can save homeowners 30% on their energy bills and offer better comfort and health, increased quality, and a return on investment. About ENERGY STAR: ENERGY STAR » Read More