A smart thermostat can lower cooling costs, but your actual savings depend on how you use it during extreme heat.

Utilities face increased demand that can strain the system and contribute to higher costs.

As Americans endure another bout of extreme heat, experts say small thermostat adjustments and other energy-saving steps can help reduce soaring cooling costs.

With ERCOT having issued conservation appeals on Monday and Wednesday, smart thermostats are again being remotely adjusted by Texas power companies in order to lower demand during the heat wave. Tom ...

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 ...

Triple-digit heat is on the way, but experts say lowering your thermostat too much could backfire. Here's the temperature ...

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, 52% of a household's annual energy consumption is used for space ...

Beat the heat and lower your electric bill this summer with these simple tips for your home and thermostat.