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.

Smart plugs can help track energy use, but they also consume some power themselves. Knowing the standby draw helps you plan better.

Smart plugs are one of the cheapest ways to make a home feel genuinely smart, but not every model deserves a spot in the wall. The 10 picks below focus on devices that are actually worth the money, ...

I’m a nightmare for leaving plugs switched on all around my home, and in an effort to get a grip on this energy-guzzling bad habit, I’m investing in smart plugs. A lazy and inexpensive way to save ...