Smart thermostats – are Wi-Fi thermostats used with home automation and are responsible for controlling a home’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Some come with an app to manage and/or monitor when you’re not at home. These devices can be installed professionally or by the homeowner.

Solar panels – are those devices which are used to absorb the sun’s rays and convert them into electricity that can be used to power different electrical devices.

Installed Home battery storage system – are rechargeable big batteries that enable you to store energy from your solar panels or pull from the grid. Stored energy is then made available for use during an outage, when the sun isn’t available or to use to offset high peak utility use. These systems are professionally installed.

Home energy monitor – is a way to monitor real-time energy consumption and solar generation. These devices provide data to help consumers manage their power consumption whereby they may change their behaviors to lower utility costs. Several brands are available in the marketplace.

Electric vehicle charger at home (Level 2) – is a charging system that delivers an electrical current from an outlet or hardwired unit to the vehicle via the connector. Several brands sell these devices. A Level 2 charger requires professional installation, is permanent and offers a faster speed of charge than the Level 1.

Utility-controlled device other than a thermostat in your home probably sold through the utility company (controls water heater, furnace, etc.) – are devices that enable to customers and utilities to manage energy use and reduce peak demand.

Electric vehicle – A battery electric vehicle runs exclusively on electricity. It gets the electricity from on-board batteries. To charge the car’s batteries you will need to plug it into a charging station or charger at home.

Heat pump – is a device that can heat a building by transferring heat from a colder area to a hotter area by using mechanical energy, as in a refrigerator. Many heat pumps can also operate in the opposite direction, cooling the building by removing heat from the enclosed space and rejecting it outside.

Home standby generator (natural gas or propane) – is a permanent backup electrical system operating automatically to deliver power directly to your home’s electrical system. Professional installation outdoors is required. Historically their main function was to provide power during power outages. Depending on size they can back up an entire home or just the most essential items.