How you can save on utility bills, cut your household's carbon footprint and be more comfortable in your home with an energy audit. Alexandra Jones is a CNET contributor who writes about food, farming ...

Here’s some good news: Thanks to improvements like more efficient appliances and lighting, we’re using less energy at home than we did 15 years ago, according to the U.S. Energy Information ...

Alan Bradley is an experienced commerce, tech and culture writer with more than 20 years covering consumer electronics, popular and emerging technology, and small business solutions. He has served as ...

Understanding the root causes of your high energy bills is the first step to taking control of your finances. A Home Energy Audit is a powerful tool that can help you identify problem areas in your ...

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 ...

These changes can help you stay cool, cut costs, and keep your home running efficiently through the hottest days of the year.

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 ...