For decades, utilities have used smart thermostats to reduce strain on the grid when electricity consumption is super-high.

Utilities are in a constant state of asset capacity and distribution planning—a critical balancing act between having enough energy generation to support demand and optimizing existing grid ...

Smart home devices draw more power than standard ones due to their 'always-on' programming. Smart devices can be turned off or adjusted to reduce energy consumption when not in use. Experts recommend ...

The company added nine smart switches to the grid in Moberly and 350 through central Missouri. The utility has installed more ...

If your utility bill keeps climbing and you’re not sure why, these four Gen Z energy habits could be the reason.

Some homes have dated electrical systems preventing you from using certain high-draw appliances. Savant thinks it can solve this problem for you with its Smart Budget system. Ajay has worked in tech ...

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A smart thermostat is designed to help you maintain your home's temperature and control energy use, but it still has quite a ...

Smart building technology is producing energy savings of 8% to 18% in the commercial building sector, according to a new report by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy. While large ...

Austin Utilities has earned a Smart Energy Provider (SEP) designation from the American Public Power Association for demonstrating a commitment to and proficiency in energy efficiency, distributed ...