HVAC Adjustment

The HVAC Adjustment module provides customers with a recommended thermostat adjustment for the season. It also includes an additional recommendation to purchase a smart thermostat in order to automate seasonally appropriate savings on heating or cooling.

Appears in: Seasonal Report

Requirements

No utility or customer data is required to generate this module.

User Experience

The image below shows an example of the HVAC Adjustment experience for a customer who receives the summer Seasonal Report.

Image of a Thermostat Adjustment experience for a customer that receives the summer Seasonal Report

Module Label: Indicates the season relevant to the recommended thermostat adjustment.

Header: Encourages customers to adjust their thermostat while away from home to save energy.

Image: Features an illustration paired with a prominent callout highlighting the recommended temperature adjustment.

Recommended Adjustment: Provides guidance on how to adjust the thermostat, based on recommendations from authoritative sources such as the Department of Energy.

Details: Encourages customers to simplify energy savings by using a smart thermostat to automate temperature adjustments.

User Experience Variations

Winter Seasonal Report HVAC Adjustment

The winter version of the HVAC Adjustment module differs from the summer version in several ways. The label reflects the winter season, and the header encourages customers to lower their thermostat at night to save energy. An accompanying illustration highlights the recommended temperature adjustment, reinforcing the guidance to reduce thermostat settings.