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The internet is abuzz this week in response to recommendations from government agencies and others that folks can save energy by setting the thermostat during the summer months to 82 degrees at night and 78 during the day. If 82 at night is too hot for you – and it is for most folks we know –...

Homebuyers are informed about some costs at the time of sale, such as the estimated monthly mortgage, property taxes and insurance costs. Monthly utility bills, however, are not usually disclosed, and real estate agents often lack access to this information. It's a solvable problem.

Last weekend, temperatures soared from the Plains to the East Coast. While there are some quick steps you can take to keep cool, it’s important to consider long term efficiency options. Since many of these projects, like installing new windows and insulation, come at a greater upfront cost, tax...

The hard work and long hours that the sponsors and their staff have put into this effort is obvious. This is the best version yet.

As homes and buildings become more connected, opportunities to manage energy use to save money will also increase. But for more than 20 million Americans who still lack access to high speed internet, these benefits remain largely out of reach.

Using energy more effectively has myriad benefits, but reducing air pollution -- by demanding less electricity from polluting power plants -- can literally prevent illnesses and even deaths. How many? A new study gives us some compelling answers.

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