Clean home gadgets: Other ways to electrify your home

Big purchases like rooftop solar and electric vehicles are the most critical steps on your journey to whole-home electrification. But you can make plenty of smaller changes to set you on a path toward an efficient home powered by clean energy, starting today. From smart home products to electric lawnmowers, these gadgets will not only help you save money and protect the environment but also make your day-to-day life a lot easier.

These small, affordable, energy-efficient products can add up to save you a bunch of energy—and money. Some of them work better than the old energy-hogging versions that they replace. Start exploring your options.

Air quality, water usage, and smoke detection are just a few features offered by smart home sensors. By connecting to myriad parts of your home, smart home sensors give you peace of mind that automatic home systems like your water pipes and home ventilation setup are running smoothly, keeping you safe, and not incurring unnecessary costs. Check out the top-of-the-line smart home sensors available today.

Smart security products take home security digital, giving you on-the-go access to your home security measures. A wireless connection allows you to access live video footage and monitor locks, leaks, toxins, and more to make your home safe and secure. It’s important to consider features like compatibility and ease of use when arming your home with smart security devices. Upgrade your home security products with our helpful guide.

Connect your smart devices to an intelligent central hub and keep track of everything going on in your home. With the rapid expansion of available connected home devices from varying brands and manufacturers, keeping those devices communicating is more important than ever. Smart hubs and speakers act as a linking center for all of your devices, giving you control over your connected home network. Voice command, compatibility, and aesthetics are just some factors to consider in your hub or speaker purchase. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best available smart hubs to help you get started.

Don’t stop at home electrification, electrify your lawn, too! There are a plethora of electric versions of gas-powered lawn tools. From lawn mowers to weed whackers, you’ll find that these electric lawn tools are better for the environment, more convenient to use, and, if you have solar panels, significantly cheaper to run than traditional gas-powered tools. Check out our guide to electric lawn tools.

Portable solar panel products allow you to benefit from solar energy away from your home. If you’re an avid outdoors person or always on the go, you know how important it is to keep your devices charged and ready. Charge appliances, store energy, and more with these innovative products.

With EnergySage, you have access to the nation's leading online solar marketplace, as well as our cohort of expert Energy Advisors to help you with your home electrification journey. When you sign up for a free account, we connect you with solar companies in your area who compete for your business with custom solar quotes tailored to fit your needs.

Additionally, our Energy Advising team can help you communicate your current and future home electrification needs to your solar installer, so they can make sure your solar system will be powering your home for years to come. Over 10 million people visit the EnergySage Marketplace annually to learn about, shop for, and invest in solar. Sign up today to see how much solar can save you.