Electricity bills can be a huge expense. Understanding your home energy usage can help you reduce consumption and lower your home energy costs.
Virtual power plants are networks of connected devices that can be selectively activated and deactivated to respond to changes in power demand on the grid.
Written by Ben Zientara
In 2023, the average monthly residential electricity bill in California is $164, which is over 20% higher than the average bill in the USA.
Written by Ben Zientara
Every time you flip a switch or press a power button, the electrical grid reacts. Find out how and why here.
Written by Ben Zientara
Solar flood lights are a great way to illuminate your garden, driveway, or sidewalk. Here are the best lights on the market and how to choose the right one.
Written by Cameron Bates
Energy-efficient light bulbs last longer, cost less, and are just as effective as traditional incandescent bulbs. Find out if they're right for your home.
Written by Ana Almerini
The average electric bill in New Jersey is about $116, but homeowners can install solar panels to bring that down to $0.
Written by Catherine Lane
The amount of watts an air conditioner uses varies based on the type of AC unit and can increase or decrease based on how hard it needs to work to cool down a space.
Written by Ana Almerini
There are 2 reasons to know how many watts your TV uses: to calculate the cost on your power bill and to figure out how much battery storage you'll need to run it during an outage.
Written by Ana Almerini