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A hand holds a letter above a stack of envelopes on a table.

Business

6 million UK households should watch for a letter confirming a $200 energy bill cut

A digital electricity meter mounted on a wall, displaying usage readings.

Business

Houston homeowner says a meter mix-up drained $14,000 over 14 years, then he got it back

The exterior of a Home Depot store with lawn tractors and gardening supplies displayed outside.

Home

Home Depot generator shoppers warn that curbside delivery can leave the heavy lifting to buyers

A wall-mounted EcoFlow charging unit next to a portable power station in a garage with tools and sports equipment.

Tech

EcoFlow's new backup battery covers the basics first, then scales to 30 kWh

Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood with houses and a curved road.

Home

In South Carolina, a 75-hour outage still wasn't enough to justify a $10,000 standby

An aerial view of Lakeland Florida with a lake surrounded by residential areas and a baseball field.

Business

Property taxes outpaced home values in 46 US metros, and Florida had the widest gaps

A house's roof.

Home

In Florida, a 76-year-old got a state-backed new roof, then her insurance rose $300

A person reviewing an energy bill.

Home

Illinois households behind on Ameren bills could tap new relief before the $5 million runs out

A black metal gate with a "For Rent" sign in a narrow alley between two buildings.

Home

Renting in Los Angeles beats buying by $4,544 a month, and demand is surging

Air vents in a home.

Home

Florida homeowner wants whole-house power without an install, and the fuel math gets ugly

A portable generator with a digital display and multiple outlets, placed beside a stone wall.

Home

Homeowner eyes a 7,000-watt tri-fuel generator, then learns natural gas can cut it to 5,500

A person signing a mortgage application.

Business

In North Carolina, a 6.375% ARM vanished before closing, and a 7.5% loan took its place