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 ...

These days it can feel like everything your home requires power, from small things like the chargers for our phones and lamps to bigger appliances like TVs and dishwashers. All of those plug-ins draw ...

To avoid rising energy costs each month, you must first understand how energy consumption works. Various factors contribute to increasing energy costs, including appliances that we use more often ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. Savvy homeowners are always looking for ways to lower their electricity ...

Psychological factors, like having a positive attitude toward saving energy and believing that what individuals do makes a difference, consistently influence why people save energy at home.

Upgrades will cut carbon pollution, but even with tax credits, it can be difficult to save money. Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript ...

Over the past 30 years, the U.S. population has grown, the number of homes has increased, and houses have grown larger. Overall residential energy consumption has remained flat thanks to product ...

Electricity prices in New Jersey are on the rise. Here's how you can save money on your energy bills. Alexandra Jones is a CNET contributor who writes about food, farming, gardening, and climate ...

Electricity is one of the few household costs that can quietly double without anyone noticing until the bill lands. The biggest culprits are not obscure gadgets but familiar machines that run for ...

It’s no surprise that Southern Californians are seeing their monthly electricity bills surge this summer. As increasing rates have met with increasing temperatures, there have been anecdotal reports ...

From coast to coast, here’s how public EV charging prices compare—and which states are the cheapest and most expensive for electric drivers. Public EV charging rates vary greatly by state, ranging ...