Tech-Driven Sustainability: The Rise of Eco-Friendly Homes

In the last ten years, sustainability has become more of just “we should do this” to “we have to do this”. The message has completely changed to the world, as many countries have agreed to become net-zero by 2050. With the year being 2025, a lot of countries need to change how they operate and how they build for the future. That includes our homes. Homeowners are utilising technology to make their home more sustainable. Using this technology will not only make their homes more efficient but also improving living costs and overall become environmentally friendly. It is a transformation that is required and with using solar energy and smart thermostats, it is more than possible.

Smart Energy Management

Smart energy isn’t just a buzz phrase, it is the way that we will achieve net zero, even in our homes. Energy use is one of the most important factors in a property’s environmental footprint. Using the smart technologies that we have previously discussed as well as motion-sensor lighting and AI-powered energy monitors help thousands of households to reduce their energy consumption. Additionally, these smart homes adjust to daily habits as well as offer insights to where energy waste is occurring. Then this can be processed and act upon to help reduce utility bills and carbon emissions.

Renewable Energy

When solar panels were first hitting our homes, the price to get these installed cost a lot of money. Now, they are far more affordable and efficient, making them a worthwhile investment for a home. On top of this, homes can be fitted with battery systems to help store that energy or, you can sell it back to the grid. This is no longer an extortionate luxury for the rich, instead it is a cost-effective way of becoming more sustainable and saving on energy bills in the long run.

There are completely new innovations that help make our property more sustainable as well. This includes solar roof tiles that can be fitted with a conservatory roof replacement or even just on top of your home. Not to mention compact wind turbines that can also help to generate energy. The more advanced technology becomes, the more likely it looks for our homes to use 100% green energy.

A Connected Eco-Friendly Home

Something which we have seen over the last few years is a more integrated home with technology. Think central hubs and mobile apps. All of this can help control the lighting, heating and overall energy output, no matter where you. This alone allows for greater efficiency and or homes willa automatically adjust for comfort. As AI advances, so will our homes due to them becoming more proactive in predicting patterns and assisting with waste reduction.

Summary

A lt has changed in the year 2000s and we can only expect that to continue. As the years go by, more and more companies are pushing to be more sustainable. Not just that but they are also developing products that we can use to make our homes more efficient. Companies like CI Group developing unique insulation systems for our conservatories is just one of many companies looking to help and make a change. Investing in sustainability for a home is encouraged heavily, not just to help with net-zero but also to help create a more affordable living lifestyle.