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Smart home today, smart energy tomorrow

Learn more about smart homes, EV charging, utility programs and cybersecurity with our smart consumer guides

Gain intelligent tips for your smart home 

Our Smart Home Considerations eBook is packed with valuable tips designed to help you harness the many benefits of smart home technology. Learn more about how to evaluate devices; save money on energy costs; choose between a hub or hub-less system; understand installation options; future-proof your investment; and keep your environment safe.

Get the wheels turning on EV charging 

Before you head down the road to electric vehicle ownership, it is essential to fully understand the EV charging process. Our EV Charging Considerations eBook is a great place to start, providing valuable insight into aspects including how the charging process works; determining where you will charge; evaluating your utility capacity; selecting a charging system; and assessing installation options.

Charge your EV, from home to highway 

If you recently purchased an EV or are thinking about buying one, check out our Consumer EV Charging 101 eBook. It covers the three types of EVs as well as their battery capacity and charging times. In addition, it describes the differences between AC and DC chargers plus the charger types used in single-family homes, multi-unit dwellings, workplaces and on the go. 

Reap the rewards of utility incentive programs

Utility companies across the country are offering financial rewards to homeowners who shift or reduce energy consumption. Find out how you can aid grid optimization efforts while lowering your energy bill in our Utility Program Considerations eBook. Gain an overview of different incentive programs; understand the role of smart home devices; and learn how distributed energy resources may shape future programs.

Turn your smart home into a safe haven

The explosion of Internet of Things (IoT) devices inside today’s smart homes has opened the door to a new era of home-network hackers ── leaving personal and confidential data vulnerable. Our Cybersecurity Considerations eBook will help you recognize potential network vulnerabilities; identify types of hackers; understand the consequences of cybercrime; and take steps to ensure your home network is properly protected.

See which codes apply to smart home trends

Whether your business constructs homes or does system installations, there are several codes to take into account when work is performed. Our smart home infographic provides guidance at a glance to help you comply with the latest changes to California Title 24; meet new NEC® requirements for solar roofs and EV chargers; select smart appliances for interoperability; and anticipate codes for home security features.

Smart home today, smart energy tomorrow

Eaton can help you better understand the trends of today and tomorrow by offering key perspectives regarding home energy management and smart energy solutions.
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Manage home energy production and consumption

A Home as a Grid environment creates smart energy systems that provide real-time connectivity and insights on home energy use. 
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Keeping homes safer, smarter and more energy efficient

Changing codes and new technology are evolving the way homeowners are making decisions about their home safety and efficiency, and how their partners in it all - contractors and builders - have to respond.