All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins
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#135: Tech enthusiast, Matt Ferrell discusses making your home smarter and more energy-efficient, ultimately saving you money and time in the process. They explore home improvements modifications, energy monitoring systems, energy-saving hacks, and solar. They also delve into home automation, including smart lighting, security, blinds, WiFi, and more.
Matt Ferrell has over 1 million subscribers on his renowned YouTube channel Undecided, where he explores how renewable and sustainable technologies can impact people’s lives for the better. He is also the host of the podcast Still To Be Determined.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/home-energy
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Resources Mentioned
Matt Ferrell: Website | YouTube | Podcast
All the Hacks:
Free Energy Assessments and Audits in Massachusetts: Mass Save®
Home Energy Monitoring Tools:
Tesla: Powerwall & Solar Roof
Enphase: Solar Energy & Solar Backup Batteries
Water Heaters:
EV Charging: Vehicle to Load (V2L)
Smart Home Systems:
Light Automation: Lutron
Security Cameras, Wifi and Home Networks: Ubiquiti UniFi
Door Locks (compatible with Apple HomeKit): Schlage
Home Security:
Smart Shades:
Full Show Notes
(03:44) Principles & Importance of Building an Energy Efficient Home
(06:20) Ways to Identify Areas That Make Your Home Less Airtight
(07:03) 80–20 Principle Things to Do to Affect Your Home Energy
(10:37) Hacks to Have an Efficient HVAC System
(12:56) Heat Pumps
(19:14) Tools for Energy Monitoring
(22:08) The Sense Home Energy Monitor
(24:24) Rule of Thumb: Gas vs. Electric
(26:50) Using a Desuperheater Tank
(27:57) Why You Should Replace Your Filters
(28:55) Water Heater Hacks
(31:17) Circuit Level Monitoring
(33:02) How to Decide on Solar Investments
(38:10) Financing for Solar: Programs, Rebates & Incentives
(42:21) Home Batteries
(45:20) The Future of Home Energy Tech
(48:31) Strategies for Home Automation
(50:10) Smart Lights
(51:20) Home Networks & WiFi
(52:58) Smart Home Platforms
(57:02) Smart Home Sensors
(58:59) Home Security
(1:00:03) Smart Blinds
(1:02:17) Rechargeable Batteries
(1:03:23) The KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) Rule
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