Give a Gift That Provides Convenience and Energy Savings
November 18, 2009

Three automation products are presented below with "buy now" links to allow you to give a gift to someone who would appreciate a little more convenience while also contributing to energy conservation.

Shown above are one wireless appliance module (ApplianceLinc), an Access Point, and a RemoteLinc handheld controller. This represents a simple Starter Kit for one device you want to turn On/Off remotely. Energy savings will also acrue If used to control a frequently used CFL/LED light.

For $99 this kit gives you everything you need to control your device with the handheld remote. The ApplianceLinc plugs into an electrical outlet. The device it controls plugs into the bottom of the device. Note the top center 2-prong receptacle provides an "always on" plug for other use. The Access Point, along with the RemoteLinc comprises the INSTEON wireless network, and functions as wireless RF signal receiver/transmitters. (Buy now @ www.jclautomation.com/lighting.asp)

For $79 the Standard Telephone Controller from Aube Technologies shown at right commands thermostats and other electronic devices in your home from any touchtone phone. One phone call is all it takes to change the mode of your thermostat, plus any other device or circuit controllable via relay. The telephone controller is fully compatible with answering machines. Just call home, let the phone ring once, and hang up. Call back within 30 seconds and the telephone controller will answer on the first ring. This device is the most cost effective solution available for controlling the thermostat in your vacation home just prior to your visit to ensure the home is comfortable when you arrive. (Buy now @ www.jclautomation.com/vacation_home.asp)

If you're shopping for someone who wants to reduce power consumption in their home or apartment, but is not sure where to start consider the Kill-A-Watt EZ shown at left.

For $43 this device from P3 International provides a simple to use plug-in power meter which shows you the amount of energy used, and more importantly the associated cost, of the appliance or electronic device plugged into it. Once you enter your KWH cost from your electric bill the EZ will begin measuring the consumption of the attached device. After a few minutes of operation the Kill-A-Watt EZ can display the projected usage cost of the device by day, week, month, or year. (Buy now @ www.jclautomation.com/green_home.asp)

Note JCL Automation offers an automatic 5% shopping cart discount on all items purchased online.