Track Energy Use
Track Energy Use | Thermostat Upgrades | Heating and Air Conditioning | Speedwell
Cut your utility bills and take control of every degree in your home with HEP’s cutting-edge thermostat upgrades. Our team in Speedwell installs smart, Wi-Fi–enabled thermostats that learn your schedule, track energy use in real time and automatically fine-tune your heating and air conditioning for maximum comfort and efficiency. From intuitive mobile apps to voice-assistant integration, you’ll gain instant insight into where your energy dollars go—and start saving from day one.
Whether you’re battling humid Tennessee summers or brisk mountain winters, these thermostat upgrades put precision climate control at your fingertips. HEP’s experts handle the entire process, from selecting the ideal model for your HVAC system to optimizing settings that can shave up to 15 % off annual energy costs. Enjoy a greener home, lower bills and effortless comfort, all backed by Speedwell’s most trusted HVAC professionals.
FAQs
Why should I upgrade to a smart or programmable thermostat to track energy use in Speedwell?
Modern thermostats continuously measure indoor temperature, humidity, run-time, and even outdoor weather data, then display that information in an easy-to-read energy dashboard or mobile app. In Speedwell’s variable four-season climate, that means you can instantly see how much electricity your heat pump or air-conditioning compressor uses and which schedule changes cut waste. Most models also learn your habits and automatically fine-tune set-points, so comfort is maintained while eliminating the energy that older “set-and-forget” thermostats waste.
How much money can I really save by installing a smart thermostat?
Savings vary with lifestyle and equipment, but national laboratory studies and local utility data show 8 – 15 % lower heating costs and 10 – 20 % lower cooling costs when a home moves from a manual dial or first-generation programmable stat to a learning smart thermostat. For a typical Speedwell household that spends about $1,600 a year on HVAC electricity, that translates to $150 – $300 in annual savings—paying back the device cost in 1-3 cooling seasons. Additional features like geofencing and demand-response participation can push savings even higher.
Will a new thermostat work with my existing HVAC system?
Almost all central air conditioners, heat pumps, gas furnaces, and dual-fuel systems found in Speedwell homes use 24-volt (low-voltage) controls that are compatible with today’s smart thermostats. During a site check we verify: 1) the number of control wires in your wall, 2) the presence of a common (C) wire or an alternate power option, and 3) any special staging, emergency heat, or humidity controls your equipment needs. If you have high-voltage baseboard heaters or packaged window units, we can still recommend compatible smart line-voltage thermostats or room-sensing devices.
What information does the thermostat collect, and is my data private?
The unit records temperature, humidity, set-point adjustments, run-time, and (if enabled) location pings from your mobile phone for geofencing. Data is encrypted before it leaves the thermostat and stored on secure cloud servers that comply with U.S. privacy regulations. You choose whether to share anonymous usage statistics with the manufacturer or utility for energy-efficiency studies, and you can delete your historical data at any time through the app.
Are there rebates or incentives in Speedwell for upgrading my thermostat?
Yes. Powell Valley Electric Cooperative, which serves much of the Speedwell area, currently offers a $50 bill credit when members install an ENERGY STAR® certified smart thermostat and enroll in their demand-response program. Tennessee Valley Authority’s eScore program may provide an additional reimbursement of up to $75, and certain federal tax credits (25C) allow you to deduct 30 % of the equipment and professional installation cost (capped at $150) through 2032. We’ll supply all the model numbers, receipts, and forms you need to claim these benefits.
Can I install the thermostat myself, or should I hire a professional?
If your system already has a common wire and a straightforward single-stage setup, a confident DIYer can complete installation in 30–45 minutes using the manufacturer’s step-by-step app. However, heat pumps with auxiliary heat, multi-stage furnaces, or homes without a C-wire usually require a professional to ensure correct wiring, advanced settings, and safe power-off procedures. Our certified technicians handle the install, test heating and cooling cycles, connect the device to Wi-Fi, set up energy-tracking dashboards, and train you on scheduling—all in one service call lasting about 90 minutes.