E.ON has created an Amazon Alexa skill to help educate people about sustainability in the home and make advice more accessible.
By simply saying ‘Alexa, Open E.ON’s Sustainable Home’, Alexa customers can access free tips and advice voiced by radio DJ, TV presenter and sustainability advocate Edith Bowman.
E.ON’s Sustainable Home Alexa skill will help people understand more about a range of topics related to sustainable living, including:
- Why it’s important to be sustainable in the home
- How to make your home more sustainable
- How to be sustainable at different times throughout the year
- How to be sustainable in different rooms of your home
- What the best sustainable solutions are for your home
The launch come following previous research by E.ON which found that almost half (48%) of Brits admitted to becoming more sustainably conscious during the lockdowns, with habits such as turning off switches when not plugged in (26%), turning off appliances that aren’t in use (24%) and only heating rooms that are in use (18%) becoming firm fixtures in their daily lives.
Michael Lewis, E.ON UK CEO, said: “We understand that as the world slowly returns to normal and people start getting out and about more, being sustainable at home might become less of a priority for some. But we need to ensure that sustainability remains on everyone’s list of priorities and all of the good habits and intentions many of us have adopted over this last year continue.
“There are many simple and easy steps people can take towards becoming more sustainable at home, such as tracking your energy use with a smart meter or switching to a provider offering 100% renewable electricity as standard such as E.ON Next and even getting solar panels. And there are many everyday tricks you can use too.
“By creating an Alexa skill, we’re making sustainability advice easy, convenient and accessible for people who want to find out more and to take action, helping the nation meet our net zero target.“
Radio DJ and TV presenter Edith Bowman said: “I am delighted to be working with E.ON to help bring advice on sustainability directly into people’s homes.
“It is so important that we take responsibility to care for the environment we live in and as we all start leaving our homes more, it is crucial we maintain the positive sustainability habits we have developed over the past 12 months.
“Working with E.ON on this campaign has been a great way to learn more about sustainable solutions in the home such as energy efficient boilers, smart meters and heat pumps, which are all great steps towards living a more sustainable life.”
To find out more about 100% renewable electricity from E.ON Next visit eonnext.com.
