Best known for its home entertainment controllers, Control4 gets funds to expand into smart-grid products to monitor and control home energy use. Martin LaMonica is a senior writer covering green tech ...

That annual inspection and maintenance appointment can also help save you money. Picard said buildup within your HVAC system can lead to efficiency losses of up to 10% annually, which you'll see on ...

As temperatures drop and winter looms, homeowners and property managers are sweeping chimneys, insulating pipes and swapping screens for storm windows. They’re also going beyond traditional ...

Smart thermostats promise to learn your habits and save energy automatically. However, environmental data shows they often achieve the opposite when programmed incorrectly. Many homeowners set overly ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. High energy bills are the bane of nearly everyone's existence because we all need power (and lights ... and heat and cooling). Even if you ...

XIAMEN, FUJIAN, CHINA, November 14, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Europe has been facing a complex and multifaceted energy crisis. The energy crisis in Europe is ...

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How much do you save with a Nest Thermostat? According to the U.S. Department of Energy, space heating and cooling is the largest household energy expense, but the adaptive features of Nest ...

With most of the sizzling summer ahead, there's concern about whether our power grid can hold up to the demand. We've all been urged to limit the air conditioning in our homes to conserve energy.

Far too often, a detailed analysis of any question produces the highly unsatisfying answer of “it depends.” So I’m delighted to say that today’s column comes down 100% on one side of this question: Do ...