Home energy systems are fantastic add-ons to your house. In the long run, they can help you save on utility bills, but they're not perfect. That's because no system is 100% efficient. The reality of ...

When it comes to energy efficiency, the people who design buildings and promote conservation have all sorts of insights and advice. But how do they apply that advice to their own homes? We asked ...

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 ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... DR Richardson and Josh Lake founded Elephant Energy in 2021 with a mission to simplify electrifying homes. “We wanted to make it dramatically easier and more ...

Energy efficiency minimizes the amount of energy you use, lowers your utility bills and increases your home's comfort level. Ahead of the summer season, there are several steps you can take to improve ...

According to research from NAHB, nearly half of home buyers are willing to invest between $1,000 and $10,000 in order to save $1,000 annually on their utility bills, and 37% are willing to spend ...

Concern for the environment is growing among U.S. households, and so are energy costs. In response, more home builders and remodelers are adopting green building practices to reduce utility bills and ...

Henderson, Nev. — The New American Home 2025 has an interior courtyard, elevator, floating stairs, and an underground wine cellar with an acrylic ceiling and cork parlor within its 9,047 square feet.

Financial management isn't just about preparing for retirement or reducing taxes. It's also about looking for opportunities to save money over time. One way to accomplish this is by saving energy at ...

Homeowners investing in sustainable upgrades can maximize savings through the energy-efficient home improvement credit that provides substantial tax benefits for qualifying installations completed ...