RESEARCH BY THE S&P MARKET PREDICTS THAT 28% OF
HOMES WILL BE SMART BY THE END OF THIS YEAR,
A NUMBER UP FROM THE CURRENT 12% AND ONE THAT IS
NOT PROJECTED TO STAGNATE ANY TIME SOON. HAVING A
SMART HOME WILL SOON BECOME THE NORM, AND GIVEN
THE SHEER MULTITUDE OF BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH IT ,
IT COULD EVEN BE THE NEW STANDARD.
A good example of a green technology feature is a smart thermostat connected to a heating/cooling system to enable more precise and even automated temperature control. It is estimated to reduce energy waste by as much as 30%. Other appliances are also following suit, with features that minimize their carbon footprint. You will find green technology like motion sensors and other automation that will help reduce energy consumption by only activating devices when they are needed.
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