We use smart device applications everyday to simplify our lives,
so why not use them to simplify our energy usage? Here are the five best energy
efficiency smart device applications to lower your carbon footprint while
living a greener lifestyle, and thus saving your hard-earned money.
GasBuddy (iOS or Android)
GasBuddy displays the
most cost efficient gasoline in your area, while also allowing you to report
the cost of gasoline around you. As a perk for providing them data, GasBuddy gives you the chance to
win $100 in gasoline every day.
GE Walmart Bulb Finder (iOS
or Android)
The GE / Walmart Bulb
Finder app provides you with finding the perfect light bulb for any
appliance in your home or business. While being able to search by application,
you can also scan bar codes of packages. This app simplifies buying light bulbs
at Walmart, or any retail location where light bulbs are sold.
iRecycle (iOS or Android)
Recycling greatly
reduces your carbon footprint, but finding ways and places to recycle can be
difficult. iRecycle not only provides convenient recycling
opportunities, but also provides access to 1,600,000 ways to recycle over 350
materials. iRecycle has been featured as the iTunes, “App of the Week”
more than five consecutive times.
Nest Mobile (iOS or Android)
This app is used in conjunction to the Nest Learning Thermostats. Nest Mobile allows you to change the
the temperature settings of your home or business directly from your smart
device. The Nest Learning Thermostat will adapt to your moods and needs by
continuous use and learn your preferred settings. Nest provides detailed energy
usage information on how much you’ve saved, and alerts you before disastrous
home events occur.
JouleBug (iOS or Android)
JouleBug enables you
to save energy by doing simple actions in real-life. Energy saving tips are
organized into pins that you can earn by completing a task like utilizing
reusable mugs. Each pin you’re rewarded you’ll learn more on how to
conserve energy. JouleBug is social, so you can share your
achievements with your friends or join local and national communities to
compete on who’s the greenest. JouleBug also has the ability
to link to your utility account to display your energy savings.
The Energy Experts
Each
month The Energy Experts present a blog that shares helpful information on a wide-rage
of topics that involves the intersection of home and health. Are you concerned
about energy savings, indoor air quality, home comfort, and family health
issues? Then check in with The Energy Experts each month for more valuable
information on these crucial topics.
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