Some upgrades are simply cheaper to do while your solar system is being installed than they are to add later. We've got prime ...

Key Points Smart home devices draw more power than standard ones due to their 'always-on' programming.Smart devices can be turned off or adjusted to reduce energy consumption when not in use.Experts ...

This guide reveals nine common household energy wasters that quietly increase electricity bills, offering simple awareness ...

Solar panels come to mind when many think of leading a greener lifestyle. For years, experts have told us that solar panels are a renewable energy source that can lower our carbon footprint, reduce ...

Fixed rate electric plans offer convenience, protection and predictability. Variable-rate plans offer flexibility and the potential of savings. Here's how to know which is better for you. Stephen J.

Major energy improvements like installing a heat pump or adding solar panels to your roof promise significant long-term savings. But they also require a hefty investment up front. How then, can we ...

When shopping for electricity, the advertised rate isn't necessarily what you'll pay. A document called the electricity facts label tells you what each plan will really cost you. Sarah Drolet was a ...

Something unusual is happening in America. Demand for electricity, which has stayed largely flat for two decades, has begun to surge. Over the past year, electric utilities have nearly doubled their ...

This summer, across a vast stretch of the eastern United States, monthly home electric bills jumped. In Trenton, New Jersey, the bill for a typical home rose $26. In Philadelphia, it increased about ...