New smart home tech can make saving energy easier with automation

Smart home technology has never been more accessible or affordable. The new time of use rate effective in April, and reflected in May's statements, makes home automation and energy conservation worth looking into.

With multiple options and tools, knowing which will help save energy most effectively can be tough. Here are a few of our Energy Advisor's recommendations on devices that offer the best return on energy savings. 

In mid-May, Hendricks Power will launch a new Wi-Fi thermostat option as part of PowerShift, a program that offers rebates for residential members to shift their energy use to times when electricity is less expensive. The typical American family spends 20 percent of its budget on energy. As energy demand increases, such as peak times during extreme weather conditions, costs for power plants to produce electricity can rise dramatically. PowerShift can help you shift your energy use to lower-cost times helping everyone save energy and keep costs low.