Rhea jumped at the chance to gain more control over his power usage and save on his bills. He uses his Apple Inc. devices to control his wireless thermostat whenever he sees a chance to save energy at his four-bedroom house. He uses the same technology to control the heating and cooling at his vacation home in Granbury, Texas, while sipping a Cherry Berry Chiller at his local McDonald's restaurant
"I like to tell people there are ways you can do this so you don't have to sweat like crazy," Rhea said. "It doesn't take a genius."