Today is Energy Star Day.

Energy Star was introduced in 1992 by the Environmental Protection Agency as a labeling program designed to help consumers identify energy efficient products to reduce our energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Computers and monitors were the first products to be labeled, but the Energy Star label can now be found on everything from major appliances, to lighting, to commercial and industrial buildings. [1]

Energy Star is the gold standard in certifying energy savings.

Energy Star is among the most trusted brands in the world when it comes to qualifying the energy efficiency of products, and that’s why it was critical when they created a standard for connected thermostats in 2017. For the first time ever, Energy Star required not just product features, and lab testing of device performance, but field savings data that proves the thermostat is saving. Manufacturers had to prove their devices saved money by offering anonymized deployment data across all US climate regions.

Even more, this data has to be re-submitted in an ongoing way, to show that the product continues to perform over time. That’s why Simple is proud to be among the first to receive Energy Star certification. Without a doubt, Simple saves. [2]

Simple Flat Bill builds on the Energy Star mission.

As a part of Simple Flat Bill, you get the Simple thermostat at no cost to you, which helps keep you comfortable while using less energy. And for our customers in deregulated markets, Simple Flat Bill enables you to select a 100% renewable energy plan at sign up, while still guaranteeing your Flat Bill. Reducing your energy consumption while going green is a powerful combination to help the environment and continue on the Energy Star Mission.