More and more people are starting to adopt cleaner, more sustainable habits for their households. Sometimes this means putting in a little extra effort to support a healthier environment, there’s one simple “green tool” you can install today that is super low maintenance: a smart thermostat.

That little box on the wall hardly seems like an environmental superhero. But installing a smart thermostat in your home is one effortless way for you to support a healthier environment – and save on your energy bill.

With more and more energy being used in our homes, the energy grid becomes more in demand. To meet these demands, we need more natural resources. Smart thermostats enable you to reduce energy waste and manage your energy consumption at peak times of the day. And when your household uses less energy, you release less greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere. Now that’s something your regular old thermostat can’t do.

Features of these simple Wi-Fi-enabled devices:

Minimize Energy Use

Some smart thermostats track the latest weather reports and automatically adjust the temperature inside accordingly. With this technology, your home can stay comfy all season long while working efficiently, even when temperatures fluctuate outside.

Learn Your Schedule

Smart thermostats can learn your family’s typical schedule and your preferred temperatures, then make automatic adjustments to maintain your comfort, 24/7 – because no one wants to cool or heat an empty house.

Identify Energy Waste

Smart thermostats provide data about usage so you can keep track of possible wasteful habits. Plus, the device software regularly updates itself with energy-saving features to keep things running as efficiently as possible.

Adjust from Anywhere

Whether you’re out of town or simply forgot, it’s easy to control your thermostat with your smartphone or other digital devices. Some smart thermostats even know when to enter into a low-power standby mode with inactivity.

Provide Maintenance Reminders

A well-maintained HVAC system means a more efficient one. Smart thermostats can remind you when your HVAC system is due for maintenance, so you don’t end up waiting for something to break before you get your regular checkup on the calendar. It will also inform you if something specific needs attention, even before you may notice anything out of the ordinary.

Consider upgrading to a smart thermostat today, and make your move to support a greener, healthier environment for future generations.