Let's face it: living more sustainably has become non-negotiable for our future, and for good reason. Managing daily routines and energy consumption play a crucial role in this new era of sustainable living.
Did you know that in the EU, the carbon footprint of an average person is a daunting 7.2 tons of CO₂? It's in everyone's interest to reduce that number if we want to stay within the 2-degree global warming limit.
Fortunately, people are increasingly aware of the importance of reducing their individual carbon footprint, leading more and more individuals to adopt environmentally friendly measures, such as buying more locally, embracing slow fashion, and sustainable housing. Smart home technologies offer a promising solution to create a new way of living.
Smart homes: the perfect solution?
Efficiency is key, and that's exactly what smart homes are built upon. They enable various devices and home systems (such as lighting, heating, blinds, sound systems, etc.) to connect and communicate with each other. Users can control and automate their energy consumption, both at home or remotely. By actively managing their energy (from their control panel or via daily notifications on their phone), homeowners not only gain knowledge about which appliances are heavy consumers, but they can also take immediate action on those energy hogs or their own "forgetfulness" (e.g., leaving lights on when leaving home). Or go even further. With automated scenes, your home will act for you, based on predefined modes that turn off all devices, like "sleep mode" or "away from home".
Reducing your carbon footprint through smart home setup is also a very efficient way to cut energy costs at the same time. By mapping your energy consumption.
KNX: leading in home automation sustainability
KNX has a very clear vision for the coming years: to build a more sustainable future. For the past 30 years, KNX has provided comfort to homes through durable smart technologies. This durability lies at the core of the company, namely the KNX standard. The open standard ensures homeowners three sustainable factors:
- Complete device independence: As an open standard, KNX is not tied to a specific manufacturer. On the contrary. There's a whole range of providers, at national or global level, designing and distributing smart devices compatible with the KNX system. Meet our KNX members.
- A future-proof installation: Just as the open standard ensures compatibility with a wide range of manufacturers, KNX also ensures that your smart home will work with upcoming technologies (unlike a smartphone or a laptop that after a certain year of production is not suitable for the latest updates). To ensure that each cable or WiFi-connected device is installed correctly, you can rely on a wide network of certified KNX installers.
- Implementation of energy management devices: Thanks to a proactive approach, our KNX Members have created appliances and devices that specifically manage your energy usage and provide insights and suggestions about your home's consumption habits.
Real smart devices for real smart solutions
- An energy meter to track consumption. Being aware of how much energy you consume is key to effectively cutting costs and emissions. Energy meters help you manage a smarter home by recording data long-term, processing energy consumption trends, and displaying them in an easy-to-use interface. They can even help you split the bill between different households if desired.
- Battery storage unit. Solar panels are a popular addition to a greener home. Thanks to smart battery storage units, your energy won't go to waste. With an integrated KNX system, you can integrate a high-tech storage system that allows you to cover up to 75% of annual energy needs with self-produced solar power. This energy (coming from your roof) not only optimally stores in the unit, but also optimally releases energy for your smart installation.
If you're ready to take significant steps toward a more sustainable lifestyle, smart home systems are the way to go. Choosing an integrated KNX system translates to quality devices, durable installation, and the assurance of a future-ready home.
