Many people leave electronic devices plugged in when they’re not in use without a second thought. But everyday items that drain energy even when they’re turned off, like coffee machines, video game ...

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 ...

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 ...

Heating and cooling costs account for the largest energy use. But simple adjustments and changes to your daily routine help cut the second largest.

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 ...

There are ways to maximize your ROI. Energy experts break down how homeowners can use solar panels as an investment strategy: 'You can then see the returns each month' first appeared on The Cool Down.

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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 ...

Amid rising energy costs nationwide, House Republicans voted to kill two long-standing federal tax credits that help Americans save hundreds of dollars on their utility bills each year. If approved by ...

Alexandra Jones is a CNET contributor who writes about food, farming, gardening, and climate change. Her work has been published in USA Today, Forbes Food & Wine, Ambrook Research, and the ...

A rise in gas and electricity prices has prompted energy suppliers to call for "enduring" targeted support for those in ...

Carrier engineers have come up with a scalable solution that can deployed yesterday: pair air conditioners with home ...