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 ...

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 ...

Heat pumps are hot. And when the need arises, they’re pretty cold, too. These high-efficiency electric fixtures heat and cool using your home’s existing ductwork. That means they can replace a ...

Last year, 33% of all new single-family homes built in the U.S. were rated for their energy efficiency using the Residential Energy Services Network’s (RESNET®) HERS® Index, where lower scores mean ...

Tired of using loud and unsightly window air conditioners or clunky and underpowered portable air conditioners? Even if you ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. When Standard’s CEO Jennifer Keida was 9, she could ...

Get a firsthand look at how a Pennsylvania home transformed its energy costs by making the switch to a heat pump. Faith Foushee is a CNET contributor and a former writer for SaveOnEnergy.com, covering ...

Homeowners can have both energy efficient heating/cooling and savings with the help of an energy analyst. To resolve high energy utilization, homeowners should look into home energy-retrofit projects ...

You have until the end of the year to take advantage of federal tax credits for clean-energy and energy-efficiency upgrades to your home, whether that’s by ...

As the Northeast continues to grapple with frigid temperatures, homeowners across the region are struggling to keep their homes warm. And the cause? A lack of energy efficiency. Overall, about 89% of ...