Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Ever feel like the controls on your thermostat might as well be hieroglyphics? We hear you. Whether you have a ...

It’s never too late to start thinking about your home’s energy consumption and how you can improve its efficiency. Since the U.S. Department of Energy calculates that heating and cooling account for ...

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I get a lot of questions about energy -- from relatives, friends, neighbors, and colleagues. I think the most common question is about thermostats and whether it makes sense to lower the temperature ...

For those who get heart palpitations each time they open electric and gas bills, saving money on energy usage might be an important goal. If you don’t want to save money by lowering your heating or ...

Ever feel like the controls on your thermostat might as well be hieroglyphics? We hear you. Whether you have a programmable thermostat or a smart model, setting a schedule can be confusing. But it’s a ...