Given that many homeowners are planning expensive renovations ahead of winter, the Swedish Energy Agency points to optimizing a home’s heating control system as the measure that often yields the greatest energy savings per krona invested. To minimize heating costs as much as possible, you are therefore advised to start with smart heating control before making larger investments such as adding insulation or replacing windows.

A new study from Ngenic Energi, based on data from over 1,000 households, shows that smart heating control yields the greatest percentage energy savings in the spring, when solar heat and changing weather conditions interact. By analyzing weather forecasts, solar radiation, and the building’s thermal behavior, the system automatically adjusts the heating in real time, regardless of whether the home uses district heating or electric heating. The reduced energy consumption provides clear financial benefits when grid fees and taxes are factored in, which users can now track directly through a new savings calculation feature.

By using the scheduling feature in Ngenic Tune when you’re away, you can reduce your heating energy consumption by an average of 41%—just as over 1,000 users did during winter break. With Easter weekend approaching, this is a smart and easy way to automatically save money on an empty house, while ensuring the heat is back just in time for your return.