Pre-Cooling Mode
The Pre-Cooling Mode in the Torus Station operates by integrating with smart thermostats, such as Nest and ecobee, to efficiently cool a home. Here’s how it works:
- Integration with Smart Thermostats: The Torus Station integrates seamlessly with compatible smart thermostats.
- Operation During the Day: When the system detects low grid electricity rates or excess renewable energy (e.g., from solar panels) during the day, it automatically switches into Pre-Cooling Mode.
- Cooling Process: In this mode, the Torus Station cools the home by an additional 1-2 degrees below the temperature set on the thermostat. This pre-cooling is achieved using inexpensive grid electricity or available solar energy.
- Energy Efficiency: By cooling the home more during the day when energy costs are lower, it reduces the need to run the HVAC system at night when electricity rates are typically higher, thus saving money and energy.
- Environmental Benefits: This strategy not only cuts costs but also helps minimize the home’s carbon footprint by optimizing energy usage during periods when renewable energy is more abundant.
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