If your wallet is already feeling the pinch from your monthly energy bill as we head into the colder months, you’ll be happy to know that you can keep those expenses down using a simple device called ...

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched an effort to help Americans save on their summer cooling bills with advice on how to properly program their thermostat. When ...

Programmable thermostats are a great investment. In the first year after installation, you can reduce your energy bills by more than you paid for the thermostat. The Earth Day celebrations are over, ...

Did you know that the average American household spends more than $2,200 annually on energy bills, and close to half of that figure can be attributed to heating and cooling? If you’re looking to chop ...

As temperatures soar across the East Coast and other parts of the country, utility companies are asking customers to cut back on their energy use. If you don't have a programmable thermostat, you ...

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 ...

Heating and cooling a typical U.S. dwelling uses more energy and drains more energy dollars than any other system in the home. Typically, 44 percent of the residential utility bill goes for heating ...

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