by Debra G de Villiers | Jul 18, 2017 | Eco Expert
The ability to heat up or cool down any area within the home is a special feature. This is achieved through Hydronics radiant heating and cooling, which is a water-based method of temperature control that uses almost no electricity. This is also an eco-friendly method. The water in this system won’t cost much as it […]
by Debra G de Villiers | Jul 18, 2017 | Eco Expert
In a smart green home, there is the option to make use of the sun to generate free electricity. With a grid-tied system, there is a back-up power supply in the event of a shortfall. Using a heat pump, combined with a linked-loop hotwater system, hot water is immediately available in the home. Heat pumps […]
by Debra G de Villiers | Jul 18, 2017 | Eco Expert
In a green smart home and eco friendly house, one is able to monitor and control every aspect. At a glance, we see what our electricity usage is and take steps to reduce usage without sacrificing convenience or comfort. Hot water is always on tap. With water tanks being used to collect and store rainwater, […]
by Debra G de Villiers | Jul 18, 2017 | Eco Expert
Many are realising that green and eco friendly living has great financial benefits. And green smart home automation systems also help with saving on monthly costs, as well as adding to comfort and convenience. As an example, smart lighting systems are used. A sensor in every room automatically switches lights on and off when movement […]
by Debra G de Villiers | Jul 18, 2017 | Eco Expert
Electricity usage is reduced with energy conservation, and smart technology is useful in reducing usage to an even larger extent. With smart technology, data is continuously collected. An app, laptop, desktop and/or smart devices are used to view information. Data is available per minute, hour, day, over weeks, months and even years. Patterns are thus […]
by Debra G de Villiers | Jul 18, 2017 | Eco Expert
Green home prices may be higher than that of other houses on the market – however, there is a great return on investment. Our water bill is reduced by up to 60% when rainwater harvesting is implemented. (Rainwater is used for washing machines, gardens and toilet flushing.) Insulation of the home reduces the electricity bill. […]