Lower electricity bills smart with energy-saving tools. Learn how smart plugs, smart thermostats, and home energy monitoring apps help manage power use and optimize TOU scheduling.

Smart plugs can help track energy use, but they also consume some power themselves. Knowing the standby draw helps you plan ...

Do smart bulbs really save energy? It all comes down to the power they use versus the savings their smart features offer — here's what to know before you buy.

Power stations have quickly become one of the more popular products we test. It’s easy to see why: They offer silent operation and easy to move to wherever you need power. Their rising popularity has ...

VPPs offer ways to help support the grid while earning credits or reducing your power bills. Here's how smart thermostats work with them. Alexandra Jones is a CNET contributor who writes about food, ...

Forgot to unplug the iron this morning? The top smart plugs, outlets, and power strips we've tested let you control anything you can plug into the wall from your phone. I'm PCMag's managing editor for ...

Expensive upfront costs Fundamentally alters your home. There are a lot of different reasons why you might want a whole-home backup battery. Perhaps you lose power frequently. You might be expecting ...