Efficiency Smart Holiday Gift Guide
November 12, 2024
Efficiency Smart Holiday Gift Guide
The holiday season is right around the corner, which also brings the challenge of finding a gift for everyone on your list. This can be especially challenging to find something for those who are hard to shop for or who seemingly have everything.
If you are looking for some fresh ideas, check out our holiday gift guide for 10 gifts that will spread joy—and energy savings—this holiday season and beyond.
Air Purifiers: The Gift of Fresh Air
An air purifier is a thoughtful gift idea for any household. They improve air quality by filtering fine particles like dust, pollen, germs, and viruses. With many sizes and features available, you can find the perfect model for any space.
Be sure to gift an ENERGY STAR-certified model, which offers the same level of filtration while using less energy than standard models.
Learn more about air purifiers.
Smart Light Strips: Decorate Any Room Efficiently
For the person who loves to personalize their space, LED smart light strips are a fun and energy-efficient alternative to traditional decorative lights. They can be programmed via Wi-fi or Bluetooth to change colors to match any theme or occasion.
Smart LEDs: Take Lighting to the Next Level
LEDs are already the most efficient lightbulb, but smart LEDs take them even further.
These lightbulbs can be controlled with a smartphone, making them a great gift for anyone who has ever forgotten to turn off a light or for frequent travelers who want to mimic occupancy while away. Many smart LEDs can also be customized for colors, brightness, and more.
Smart Plugs: Make any Outlet Smarter
Smart plugs are a great gift for the tech-savvy person on your list. They allow remote control of any plugged-in device through a smartphone app. They also help reduce phantom power by giving you the option to shut off power to everything plugged into them.
Smart Thermostats: Control and Efficiency
Smart thermostats automatically adjust the temperature based on daily weather conditions, schedules, and heating and cooling needs. They can be controlled remotely from a phone or laptop, making them the perfect gift for anyone who loves convenience and lower energy usage.
Learn more about how smart products can lead to smart savings.
Advanced Power Strips: Simplify Savings
Advanced power strips are a practical gift for anyone with a home office or entertainment system. They allow a user to designate a control device, like a computer or TV, which acts like an on/off switch for everything else plugged into the power strip. This reduces wasted energy by cutting off power to devices when not in use.
Electric Blankets: Cozy Savings
For the person who is always cold, electric blankets offer a warm and cozy solution without cranking up the thermostat or using a costly space heater. They come in a variety of styles, sizes, and materials to suit anyone’s needs.
Heated Clothes: Warmth at Home and on the Go
Heated clothes like socks, vests, and hoodies are a unique gift for the commuter who braves cold winter weather, someone who loves the outdoors, or anyone who would enjoy a bit of extra warmth at home without having to raise the temperature.
Solar-Powered Lights: Stylish Savings
Solar-powered lights are a simple and cost-effective gift for anyone looking to add a little extra decoration to their yard or garden. They also provide extra nighttime visibility without any electric use.
Available in many styles and designs, there’s a solar light for every yard.
ENERGY STAR-Certified Electronics: Gifts with Long-Term Savings
If you are looking to gift something a bit bigger, consider ENERGY STAR-certified electronics. From televisions to home-theatre-in-a-box systems, ENERGY STAR-certified electronics can be up to 70% more efficient than conventional models, making them a gift that keeps on saving.
Happy Holidays!