Home Energy Savings

Do you need a whole home surge protector? Find out what they do, what they cost, and which models to buy — plus why power strips alone are not enough protection.

Best home energy monitors in 2026 — Emporia Vue 3 and Kill A Watt reviewed. Find out which appliances are costing you the most and how much you can realistically save.

Net metering explained — how utilities credit you for solar power, the difference between full retail and avoided cost rates, state-by-state differences, and how batteries change the math.

For decades, home energy independence was the domain of off-grid cabins and dedicated homesteaders. Today it’s a realistic option for suburban and rural homeowners who want to reduce or eliminate their dependence on the utility grid — not because they have to, but because the technology, economics, and incentives have finally made it practical. This

Most homeowners think of home battery systems primarily as backup power for outages. But there’s a second major benefit that often gets overlooked — the ability to meaningfully reduce your monthly electric bill, sometimes by hundreds of dollars per year, without generating a single watt of solar power. This guide explains exactly how home battery