In an age when virtual “people” like Alexa and Siri and ?? are taking care of some of the more mundane chores in life, it should come as no surprise that you can control the temperature of your residence remotely.
That’s one of the energy-saving tools that helps homeowners save nickels, if not dollars, while saving the world from using energy unnecessarily. 
Want it turned on before you’re back?
Disappearing are the days of manual thermostats.
Going out?
Program the thermostat to turn off your heating or cooling system until you return.
Want it turned on before you’re back?Use your smartphone. It’s one growing trend that lets you regulate temperature in your home even when you’re not there.
Worried about forgetting?
Some thermostats can automatically sense when you leave and act accordingly by turning down your heating/cooling system.
A simple thermostat (okay, maybe it’s not simple, but using it is) can shave dollars off your utility bill — and make your home more saleable.
In the next issue of News From Nexus, you can read more about why energy efficiency is particularly important for buyers and sellers. Watch for it the first week of September.