Energy efficiency standards for mobile homes haven’t been updated in decades, allowing leaky walls to sap budgets. Emily L. Mahoney is the energy reporter. Reach her at [email protected]. Max ...

Many homes in the United States have gas or oil heating systems, but others rely on electricity from wall outlets to stay warm in the winter. The two main factors in home heating costs are the ...

If you're attempting to reduce your energy spending, you're not alone. Millions of households across Britain are feeling the financial squeeze more than ever, with energy bills often being one of the ...

Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who writes about energy, personal finance, electric vehicles and climate change. He's also the author of the nonfiction book, "Morally Straight: How the Fight for ...

Living in an older home can be a charm, with its unique character and history. But let's face it, when it comes to electrical wiring, the charm can quickly turn into a shocking realization-literally!

After tracking my thermostat performance and consulting with researchers, I've found out smart thermostats really do save you cash -- here's how much. For more than 10 years Tyler has used his ...

More than 1,000 residents at a residential complex in Shanghai have raised safety concerns after the ground floor of their building was converted into an electric scooter battery swapping station. The ...

It turns out the oil-burning colossus in the basement of my childhood home wasn’t a furnace, as I thought until recently. My ...

Large rooms (that is, 300 square feet or more) can pose a unique heating challenge in the winter: Features like high ceilings, hard-to-reach corners and spotty insulation greatly factor into which ...