If you divide all the energy consumed in an American household into portions based on what it’s used for, by far the largest portion goes to heating and cooling. This is a huge use of energy — electricity, natural gas, and more — and a huge expense for hardworking folks trying to make ends meet.
Of course, you can’t simply decide not to heat or cool your home. You’d be uncomfortable, and sometimes even unsafe. In the winter, your plumbing pipes would freeze and burst! But there are ways to spend less money and use less energy getting your home to the right temperature, and zone control systems are a great option.
