We’ve seen basic LED bulbs and smart bulbs that can change hue and brightness through a smartphone app. Both kinds save energy but even the “smart” bulbs require human intervention in order to change ...

From the convenience of turning on the lights with a simple voice command to setting up an automated lighting schedule, it's easy to see why smart bulbs have become so popular in recent years. Smart ...

Electric meters are silent workhorses of the energy grid, the last bit of public infrastructure electricity passes through before entering our homes. Like most people, if you’ve looked at your energy ...

Last year, our electric company began installing smart meters in our neighborhood. They’re handy for tracking home energy use, but they come with potential pitfalls, which is why our neighbor opted to ...