Save Money and Time with a Smarter and More Energy Efficient Home with Matt Ferrell
#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.\nMatt Ferrell has over 1 million subscribers on his renowned YouTube channel Undecided, where he explores how renewable and sustainable technologies can impact people\u2019s lives for the better. He is also the host of the podcast Still To Be Determined.\nLink to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/home-energy\n\nPartner Deals\nGelt: Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealth\nMasterworks: VIP access to skip the waitlist\nDeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web\nVuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn\nFacet: Personalized Financial Planning + $250 enrollment fee waived\nFor all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to:\xa0allthehacks.com/deals\n\nResources Mentioned\nMatt Ferrell: Website | YouTube | Podcast\nAll the Hacks:\n\nFree ticket to Nas Summit - LA\n\nLeave a review:\xa0Apple Podcasts\xa0|\xa0Spotify\n\n\nEmail for questions, hacks, deals, feedback:\xa0podcast@allthehacks.com\n\n\nFree Energy Assessments and Audits in Massachusetts: Mass Save\xae\nHome Energy Monitoring Tools:\n\nSense\n\n\nSPAN\xae Home (Circuit Level Monitoring)\n\nKilowatt Meter\n\nTesla: Powerwall & Solar Roof\nEnphase: Solar Energy & Solar Backup Batteries\nWater Heaters:\n\n\nSunamp (Instant)\n\n\nRheem Water Heaters with Smart App\n\nEV Charging: Vehicle to Load (V2L)\nSmart Home Systems:\n\nMatter\n\nApple HomeKit\n\nGoogle Home\n\nHome Assistant\n\nHomey\n\nHomebridge\n\nLight Automation: Lutron\nSecurity Cameras, Wifi and Home Networks: Ubiquiti UniFi\nDoor Locks (compatible with Apple HomeKit): Schlage\nHome Security:\n\nAbode\n\nRing\n\n\nDeep Sentinel (with Live Monitoring)\n\nSmart Shades:\n\nLutron Serena Smart Shades\n\nIKEA Motorized Shades\n\nEve MotionBlinds\n\n\nFull Show Notes\n(03:44) Principles & Importance of Building an Energy Efficient Home\n(06:20) Ways to Identify Areas That Make Your Home Less Airtight\n(07:03) 80\u201320 Principle Things to Do to Affect Your Home Energy\n(10:37) Hacks to Have an Efficient HVAC System\n(12:56) Heat Pumps\n(19:14) Tools for Energy Monitoring\n(22:08) The Sense Home Energy Monitor\n(24:24) Rule of Thumb: Gas vs. Electric\n(26:50) Using a Desuperheater Tank\n(27:57) Why You Should Replace Your Filters\n(28:55) Water Heater Hacks\n(31:17) Circuit Level Monitoring\n(33:02) How to Decide on Solar Investments\n(38:10) Financing for Solar: Programs, Rebates & Incentives\n(42:21) Home Batteries\n(45:20) The Future of Home Energy Tech\n(48:31) Strategies for Home Automation\n(50:10) Smart Lights\n(51:20) Home Networks & WiFi\n(52:58) Smart Home Platforms\n(57:02) Smart Home Sensors\n(58:59) Home Security\n(1:00:03) Smart Blinds\n(1:02:17) Rechargeable Batteries\n(1:03:23) The KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) Rule\n\nConnect with All the Hacks\nAll the Hacks:\xa0Newsletter\xa0|\xa0Website\xa0|\xa0Membership\xa0|\xa0Email\nChris Hutchins:\xa0Twitter\xa0|\xa0Instagram\xa0|\xa0Website\xa0|\xa0LinkedIn\n\nEditor\u2019s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.