Do you know somebody who loves to save money by dialing down the thermostat for a lower electric bill or combining trips to save gas when they’re out running errands?
Maybe that somebody is you! If so, there shouldn’t be any shame in your game; we all love to save a buck around here! In fact, we love this lifestyle so much that — in addition to our recent piece about 10 great gifts for that frugal person in your life — we’re offering this guide to help you shop for your favorite energy conserver this holiday season.
But we wanted to come up with a list that goes beyond just the usual suspects like a smart thermostat and LED light bulbs! So we’ve included unique gift ideas like solar-powered decorative Mason jar lights, turn signal gloves for bicyclists and much more.
Happy shopping!
These gifts are sure to appeal to your energy-frugal friends
Neurio home energy monitor
Just hook this monitoring system up to your home’s breaker panel and get detailed energy data that can be used to reduce energy usage, monitor solar performance and plan for future storage needs.
TrickleStar power strip
This smart power strip lowers your electric bill by intelligently sensing which electronics are not in use and automatically turning them off!
M-D Draft Buster brown cloth/foam door and window seal
This makes a great stocking stuffer for the energy penny-pincher in your life! Measures 3 ft. L x 3-11/32 in.
Solar-powered Mason jar LED nightlight
Combines a rustic, country allure with modern technology! Compare to $15.74 at MechanicsSurplus for the lid only (no jar).
Zackees turn signal gloves
Know someone who loves biking to save money? These 4.1-out-of-5-star gloves are perfect for use in low-light conditions!
Meanwhile, these turn signal gloves for less than half the price may also warrant a look — but note that there are no customer reviews of them just yet.
Universal battery tester
Don’t waste money throwing away batteries that aren’t fully drained! Works for AA, AAA, C, D and 9-volt batteries.
Blankets
You can’t beat the price on these $5 blankets from Five Below! And they’ll prevent you from turning up the thermostat during a long, cold winter. Heated blankets are also a great option!
Solar-powered phone charger
Why use an outlet when you can use the sun?!
Nest Thermostat
Nest Thermostats can cut energy usage by up to 30%! Also, keep your thermostat on lock down and prevent prying fingers from driving up your heating and cooling bill all year long with this thermostat guard.
Black + Decker TLD100 thermal leak detector
Uses infrared sensors to detect air leaks in your home that can be sealed for extra energy savings!
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