Many people leave electronic devices plugged in when they’re not in use without a second thought. But everyday items that drain energy even when they’re turned off, like coffee machines, video game ...
The lights are off, the house is quiet and nothing seems to be running. But electricity is silently flowing through the plugs in your home. This hidden drain is known as phantom energy. Also called ...
The lights are off, the house is quiet and nothing seems to be running. But electricity is silently flowing through the plugs in your home. This hidden drain is known as phantom energy. Also called ...
While some products, like cell phones and e-bikes, have skyrocketed with technological innovations over the last couple of decades, the electrical grid in our homes and other buildings has remained ...
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High temperatures projected across the U.S. summer could take a toll on Americans' budgets by driving up the price of keeping homes cool. Home electricity bills are expected to rise to an average of ...
The City of Ames is applying for a $15 million loan from the USDA to fund a home energy retrofitting program to help lower residential energy use.
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 ...