How Energy Management Systems Make Smart Homes Smarter

California residents are well aware of how an unreliable energy grid can wreak havoc on daily life. Blackouts and brownouts during the dead heat of the afternoon turn your home into a sauna, and if the grid is shut down due to a wildfire, you could find yourself out of power for an extended period.

These are just a handful of reasons why you should add an energy management and storage system to your home. Investing in an energy management system also can help keep you comfortable and protected during both short-term and long-term emergencies. For more information on how energy management devices can help smart home residents in San Marino and elsewhere in California, keep reading.

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LIGHTS OUT

A power outage is much more than a mere inconvenience; long-term blackouts can cause food to go bad, essential medical devices to fail, and a higher risk of theft or other crimes, particularly if you have to leave the house. Home energy management and backup power systems address all these concerns.

Backup power systems kick in nearly instantaneously if an outage occurs, giving you a dependable power supply. Your food won’t spoil, and you can keep vital medical devices or other equipment running.

An energy management system also makes daily living more comfortable as you wait for repairs. You maintain power to your TVs, computers and cellphone chargers, along with any home automation systems you have already installed. If the outage lasts for more than a few hours, you can use your energy management system to redirect power to vital devices. As a bonus, you’ll save money by not needing to stay in a hotel if a disaster occurs.

SURGE PROTECTION

Another point in favor of energy management systems is protection from electrical surges. When it comes to surges, you have to worry about both damage from the initial outage and the sudden surge when power is restored. Backup power systems kick in as soon as the regular grid fails, giving you time to disconnect important equipment properly. Likewise, these systems minimize the risk from sudden voltage spikes when the power returns by acting as surge protectors.

CUT YOUR ELECTRICITY BILL

Because many homeowners’ utility bills are based not just on how much energy they use, but also when that power is used, home energy management systems are an excellent way for families to save money. You likely pay more for electricity during peak demand hours in the afternoon and early evening. If your home is equipped with a home energy management system that’s been stockpiling energy from solar panels all day, that energy can be redeployed when peak demands hits. You’ll use less energy overall, and you’ll also pay less because you won’t be paying higher electric rates when you want it most.

Interested to learn more about the benefits of a home energy management system? You can find out more by calling Personal Technology today at (323) 250-3430 for a free consultation. You can also visit our contact page or leave a message in the chat box below.