Heat pumps are quickly overtaking traditional heating systems in American homes, as they are more efficient and environmentally friendly. But without a proper control system, they could spike a ...

When you're trying to lower your utility bills, you might be tempted to reach for the thermostat. That's a good instinct. Setting your thermostat strategically can help reduce your heating or cooling ...

(NEXSTAR) – With frigid temperatures, ice and snow in the forecast for much of the U.S. this week, heaters practically everywhere are going to be working overtime. If you’re not feeling the warmth, ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul wants your household to become part of a “virtual power plant” to help ease strain on the electric grid. The details haven’t been settled, but here’s the general idea proposed by the ...

Electric HVAC systems can help you keep your home comfortable using a fraction of the energy. We spoke to experts to find out just how efficient they are. Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who ...

Thermostats make some of the best “smart” devices to have in your home. Imagine having total control over the temperature of your house, all without having to fiddle with the controls personally. A ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The lower half of the United States is sweltering under a heat dome, with nearly 85 million Americans from South Dakota to Texas ...

It feels like an age-old debate: What’s the “right” temperature to set your thermostat at to save money but still feel comfortable? In the summer — and especially during days like the extreme heat ...

JEA customers broke summertime electricity consumption records two days in a row due to extreme heat. The new record surpasses the previous one set in August 2007, reaching 2,980 MW. JEA suggests ...