Gainesville boosts a top university, beautiful parks, and tasty local cuisine. Any Gainesville resident would say it is great to be a resident of Gainesville! Except for one little monthly expense… the utility bill. Gainesville Regional Utilities has the highest electricity usage rates in the state of Florida. Even though GRU is trying to lower its rates, the consumer is still left with a large utility bill and household brainstorming sessions on how to cut usage. Whether you are a property investor looking to make your home more enticing to tenants or a tenant trying to lower that monthly bill, you can benefit from making your home smarter. No, you don’t need Luminosity to train your home’s brain. You need reasonably priced products to upgrade your home so it is smarter, more efficient, and working to save you money. If you are a tenant, make sure to ask your property manager before making these changes. 5 Smart Home Appliances You Should Be Buying