While most people like the idea of conserving energy and going green, moving from theory to practice in their daily lives requires more than just a philosophy. “Everybody likes being green if it’s not too much work,” explains Gene Jordan, president of Advanced Security Engineering, an Alarm.com dealer located in Pleasanton, Calif.
Offering home energy management options integrated with security systems can be a lucrative way for dealers to provide homeowners with greater convenience and control of their homes while reducing energy costs. “When you talk about green, it’s not saving trees, you are talking about greenbacks,” says David Johnson, principal at Grand Electrical Services, an HAI by Leviton dealer, based in Tabernash, Colo. He adds, “The real green movement is the opportunity to save money.”