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With temperatures climbing into the 90s, the heat is not just uncomfortable, it is showing up on energy bills across the Carolinas. Duke Energy says a free home assessment program can help customers ...

We studied results from our own thermostats and other research to find how much smart versions save on monthly bills -- and when they pay for themselves.

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Expert analyses from Consumer Reports, HuffPost, and Smart Home Explorer identify leading 2026 smart thermostats from brands like Ecobee, Google Nest, and Honeywell. These models are recognized for ...

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Hurricane and wildfire seasons are underway, and they appear to be getting longer and more severe in recent years. In response to this, portable generators and power stations have become critical ...

Ecobee is expanding its security system integrations with new Apple Home support, all for the same monthly fee. Users of the Ecobee Smart Thermostat who use the Ecobee Smart Security feature now can ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. Rooftop solar has become one of the fastest-growing clean ...

Whether you’ve imported your new Android device from overseas or recently modified its software, it’s possible to find yourself without access to Google apps. This could include the Play Store, the ...