The U.S. Energy Information Administration updated its official data on electricity consumption in single‑family households, ...

Emerging tech can guide you to use electricity when cleaner power is available -- and to use less when the grid needs it. Andrew Blok covered home energy, with a focus on solar, and navigated the ...

Heating and cooling systems account for around 55% of the average home's energy use, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). And during the warmer summer months, HVAC systems are working at ...

Energy prices can be a source of concern for homeowners, but if you want to enhance it with the power of wind, there are some ...

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ecobee has introduced Home Energy Reports, a new feature in the ecobee app that helps customers understand the direct impact of their home’s heating and cooling system’s ...

Backup generators used to be the go-to option for keeping your lights on during power outages. That was until home batteries arrived as a cleaner alternative, but these systems can do much more than ...

Our homes are marvelous machines that keep us warm and dry, protect our stuff, and contain the devices that make our lives easier and more pleasant. They’re built to last, but it’s all too easy to ...

Although 70 per cent of survey respondents recognize the importance of reducing their carbon footprint, many are still opting for small-scale solutions. Turning off lights is the most common ...

It’s a staggering number, compounded by the fact that it’s actually rather simple to drive down. Approximately $19 billion worth of electricity in the United States is consumed by in-home devices that ...

Level 4 is the highest level of energy maturity. The most effective cost savers cut their electric bill – a lot. More than half believe that their home value has increased. Catch it and use it, catch ...

Climate change shapes where and how we live. That’s why NPR is dedicating a week to stories about solutions for building and living on a hotter planet. Our homes use a lot of energy. The huge amounts ...