Smart thermostats remain one of the best smart home upgrades for energy savings, automation, and comfort. With the Honeywell ...

Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home energy and utilities category, with a focus on energy-saving advice, thermostats, and heating and cooling. Jon has more than a decade ...

Editor's Note: October 22, 2025: We've reviewed our guidance and recommendations for the best smart thermostats to make sure that everything is accurate and up to date. We're also in the process of ...

Mr. Murray is the president of the Mission:data Coalition, a nonprofit that represents clean energy companies pressing for customer-friendly energy data access policies at utilities. The meter at your ...

Researchers at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) in Australia have developed special “energy-smart bricks” that can be made by mixing clay with glass waste and coal ash. These bricks ...