3 Ways To Keep Your Energy Bills Low This Summer

As the heat rises during the summer, unfortunately so do energy bills. But don’t worry, you have more options than paying big bills or sweltering in the heat. Home automation technology is here to help you have a cool (and affordable) summer! 

Beat the Heat Under a Motorized Awning

Keep cool outside while also saving some cash with a motorized awning! According to the U.S. Department of Energy, awnings can reduce heat gain in your home by up to 77% while in use! 

Somfy's reliable Sunea® motor works with all RTS controls and sensors to automatically protect your patio and cool down your interior. Worried about what might happen to your awning on a windy day? Don’t fret, Somfy’s Eolis 3D WireFree™ RTS wind sensor will automatically retract your awning when windy conditions arise.

While rainy days might ruin your outdoor barbeque plans, they won’t ruin your awning with the Ondeis® WireFree RTS Rain and Sun sensor. The Onedeis will protect your awning from rain damage by automatically retracting the awning during rainy conditions. 

Motorized awnings are a great way to spend more time outdoors without sweltering in the heat or getting a bad sunburn. Plus a motorized awning can keep your home cooler, helping to lower your energy bills. It’s a win/win!

Schedule Your Motorized Window Coverings 

Scheduling your window coverings to open and close automatically using Somfy controls, including the myLink™ app, is just one of the ways Somfy makes your life a little bit easier. You can schedule your blinds, shades, and draperies to close during the hottest parts of the day to save energy. This can reduce your energy bill, since you don’t have to remember to manually close all your window coverings on the way out the door.

We all have hectic mornings, and operating your shades is just another item on the to-do list you’re likely to forget. Once you schedule your window coverings to close in the myLink app, you don’t have to worry that you forgot to close the shades. Plus you can protect your furnishings and artwork from harmful UV light, even while you’re away from home! 

Spend More Bug-Free Time Outdoors

Spend time outdoors and give your air conditioner a break! With motorized exterior screens you can create a great outdoor living space that's bug-free, so you can enjoy more outside this summer. 

Plus our Maestria™ 50 RTS motor comes with obstacle detection, so you don’t have to worry about a stray chair on your patio damaging your screen when it lowers. If the Maestria detects an obstacle in its way it will stop and reverse, allowing you to remove the obstacle and protect your screen. 

Spending more time outside dining, relaxing or spending time with friends and family will mean less time spent huddled by the air conditioner this summer. Enjoy the warm weather without pesky insects and lower your energy bills at the same time! 

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What are some ways you keep your energy bills low in the summer?