When Google announced it was bringing its high-speed "Google fiber" Internet service to Austin, residents rejoiced as they could access some of the country's best Internet speeds and services. As part of our commitment to offering our residents the best technology and sustainability options,...
EcoSmart homes in Phase 2 of Whisper Valley include an innovative energy monitoring program that enables homeowners to track their energy behavior in real-time and take control over how they allocate their home energy expenditure. Sense energy monitor is installed on the home’s electrical...
Home automation technology is constantly evolving to help make our lives easier, but did you know a smart home can also help you save money? Whether it’s asking your Google Nest Hub to turn off the lights or adjusting the thermostat from your phone, smart home products enable homeowners to take...
The devastating February 2021 Texas winter storm left millions across the state without power and heat during frigid temperatures. While state leaders and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) are currently assessing the shortcomings of the grid, Whisper Valley’s revolutionary...
Keeping up with the latest home technology is an important component of the EcoSmart Solution package in Whisper Valley homes. In addition to new home automation products we introduced earlier this year, all new EcoSmart homes in Phase 2 will include Sense Energy Monitoring, a new energy...
Whisper Valley is a large residential development in Texas, USA, that combines a community-wide geothermal energy grid with solar photovoltaic (PV) generation and advanced battery storage and management technologies to deliver zero-energy-capable homes.1 This development, and others, signals a...
Although the government recently issued an extension to file your taxes due to COVID-19, this time of year is traditionally filled with endless emails to accountants and piles of receipts. However, it’s no myth that going green helps put a little more green back in your pocket. While year-round...
For the first time in 34 years, SXSW will not music, tech and pop culture enthusiasts to Austin in 2020. While we are happy that precautions are being taken to keep Austin safe, we were really looking forward to excellent speakers and exhibits this year, especially in the area of sustainability....
There’s a new lineup of home automation products offered in Whisper Valley homes. We recently announced the EcoSmart Solution package includes four products that come standard in every home, and we’ve profiled two on our blog earlier this month: Nest Learning Thermostat and Google Nest Hub....
Whisper Valley recently announced a new lineup of home automation products in the EcoSmart Solution package that come standard in every new home. Home automation technology is becoming more advanced and is constantly evolving, so we’re featuring these new products on our blog today to help...