When you’re leaving home for a while over the holidays, you can rely on your smart thermostat to keep everything at the right temperature. We’re going to dig into all the factors to consider when ...

It’s never too late to start thinking about your home’s energy consumption and how you can improve its efficiency. Since the U.S. Department of Energy calculates that heating and cooling account for ...

I get a lot of questions about energy -- from relatives, friends, neighbors, and colleagues. I think the most common question is about thermostats and whether it makes sense to lower the temperature ...

The $130 Nest Thermostat-- not to be confused with the $250 Nest Learning Thermostat-- is Google's latest smart thermostat. While the newer model is priced significantly lower than the flagship ...

For those who get heart palpitations each time they open electric and gas bills, saving money on energy usage might be an important goal. If you don’t want to save money by lowering your heating or ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. The new thermostat's use of the Google Home app is notable.

Which Nest thermostat is best? As technology advances, so does our ability to achieve better energy efficiency. By investing in a Nest thermostat, you are investing in making your home more ...