Running a washing machine feels like a mindless household task, but it takes attention to detail and a keen sense of timing. The time you choose to do your laundry (and how often you do it) can affect ...

Heat index values climbing into the triple digits Wednesday afternoon can make it tough to stay comfortable and cool.

If you wanted to save some money by learning how to check your home for air leaks, poor insulation, and power-hungry ...

As Americans endure another bout of extreme heat, experts say small thermostat adjustments and other energy-saving steps can help reduce soaring cooling costs.

Every summer, experts recommend setting your air conditioner to 78 degrees to save energy — but does anyone actually want the temperature that high? I'd be sweating! In my house, we keep the ...

Lower electricity bills smart with energy-saving tools. Learn how smart plugs, smart thermostats, and home energy monitoring apps help manage power use and optimize TOU scheduling. Pixabay, ...

WRAL 5 On Your Side shares ways to conserve energy in your home during extreme winter weather. Duke Energy customers received the following text during the weekend's winter storm asking them to ...

There are a few ways to get help in handling high energy costs. Carme Parramon/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images In most U.S. regions, nonprofit organizations collectively called “regional ...