Most smart energy systems are designed to do three things: help you save money on electricity costs, optimize your solar panels' output and provide you with a visual of your home's energy consumption.

Smart plugs are a great addition to any smart home, but do these web-connected outlets really help to lower your energy bill? The answer may surprise you.

With an energy-efficient design, a smart appliance can cut down on the power you use, saving you money. Here’s a look at how to save energy with smart appliances and cut down on those utility bills.

So yes, the short answer is that smart lights do use power when they are turned off and they are technically vampire devices. Now, the good news is that most smart lights don’t use much power ...

According to the US Department of Energy, all of the various vampires in your home account for about 5% to 10% of energy use. And though this isn’t a massive one-time outlay, over time it adds up.

Smart home company Homey has added a new energy management tab to its app to track and monitor energy use from compatible smart devices such as plugs, appliances, thermostats, and EV chargers.

Here are the best smart thermostats that will intelligently heat and cool your home and save you money. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

How much energy a smart plug uses in standby will vary from one model to the next, but the average consumption hovers around 1 watt of power when they're not in use, which adds up to roughly 8.76 ...