Electric bills are up sharply, but smart thermostats, time-of-use plans, and home efficiency upgrades can help you save ...

Utility costs have risen dramatically in 2025, making it more difficult than ever to stick to a budget. According to a July CNET survey, almost eight out of 10 adults are stressed about utility bills.

Certain appliances will pull power as long as they're plugged in, running up your electric bill in the process.

In short, it's mostly true that devices when not in use can save energy. As a general practice, unplugging household electronics instead of just turning them off saves electricity. It is worth noting, ...

Your appliances probably aren’t the source of your high energy bills. Q: I recently moved into a new house and installed a dishwasher, washing machine and dryer ...