Latest Home energy articles

Electricity bills can be a huge expense. Understanding your home energy usage can help you reduce consumption and lower your home energy costs.

How many watts of electricity does a TV use?

The average TV uses about 100 watts of power and costs just $0.17 on average to run for 10 hours.

Written by Ana Almerini

How many watts of electricity does a TV use?
How to automate your home with the ecobee SmartSensor

The ecobee SmartSensor can pair with a smart thermometer or security system to keep your home comfortable and safe. Find out the details from cost to warranty.

Written by Michael Cheng

How to automate your home with the ecobee SmartSensor
Should you install fiber optic solar lights instead of solar panels?

Fiber optic solar lighting uses natural sunlight to illuminate homes and cuts energy costs. Should you consider installing these instead of solar panels?

Written by Michael Cheng

Should you install fiber optic solar lights instead of solar panels?
How to Read Your Electricity Bill: 2026 Expert Guide

Learn what to look for on your electric bill and why those terms can help you be a more informed electric consumer.

Written by Ana Almerini

How to Read Your Electricity Bill: 2026 Expert Guide
Can a home with solar panels use a generator?

Can you use a generator if you have solar panels and the power goes out? Read on to find out!

Written by Catherine Lane

Can a home with solar panels use a generator?
Home energy audits: what to expect and how much they can save you

A guide to home energy audits, including how much they cost, how you can perform them yourself, and whether or not they’re worth it.

Written by Catherine Lane

Home energy audits: what to expect and how much they can save you
What is Google Project Sunroof?

Project Sunroof is a software developed by Google that allows homeowners to get general information about solar panel installations based on location

Written by Ana Almerini

What is Google Project Sunroof?
What are solar windows?

Solar windows can filter sunlight through them and turn it into usable energy. While not yet commercially available, they are being heavily researched.

Written by Ana Almerini

What are solar windows?