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A person adjusts a smart thermostat while holding a smartphone, with a potted plant nearby.

Home

HVAC pros say a 7-degree thermostat setback can lower bills without sacrificing comfort

A window with two shades.

Home

After spending four figures on motorized shades, homeowner shares the 18-month payoff

A Tesla Powerwall.

Tech

Powerwall 3 upgrade leaves owner without the Home Assistant link to backup battery data

Two Tesla Powerwalls mounted on the wall.

Tech

UK solar owner weighs app tools that charge on dips, sell at peaks, and save backup

A woman checks her smartwatch while sitting next to a laundry basket and a washing machine.

Home

In California, utility customers can earn $250 for shifting power use off-peak

A person adjusts a thermostat displaying a temperature of 79°F.

Home

New York homes can cut summer power bills with one thermostat setting: 78 degrees

A battery system.

Home

'Reptile room' owner's overnight power plan reveals a common home battery catch

A person adjusting a thermostat.

Home

Thermostat near the kitchen? That 'ghost reading' can send your AC into overdrive

A smart thermostat displaying a temperature of 74 degrees Fahrenheit on a wall.

Home

California homeowner uses a simple AC timing shift to make a solar battery last until morning

A row of terraced houses with bay windows.

Tech

'Plug-in batteries' could be an even bigger energy breakthrough for UK homes than solar

A digital thermostat displaying an indoor temperature of 84°F.

Home

Travel nurse says landlord won't reply, leaving them without AC and 'no clue' how thermostat works

A modern house with solar panels on the roof and an electric vehicle charging station in the driveway.

Tech

In Australia, 20,000 homes show how a battery slashes grid use when the evening peak hits