Telus launches SmartEnergy to keep energy bills down

Telus announced the launch Wednesday of SmartEnergy, an app that the telco said will help Canadians save on energy bills and reduce their environmental footprint by automating energy use. Subscribers of the service connect their smart devices, such as thermostats and wall outlets, into Telus’s SmartHome+ app, which will automatically adjust home temperatures settings and power down unused devices. Telus says it is expecting subscribers to save an average of 15 per cent on their energy bills, depending on their province, home type and heating source. Most of those savings will come from setting automated routines, Telus says in its...