We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If opening your energy bill makes you cringe, it's time to think about installing a programmable thermostat. Beyond being one of the easiest ...

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Programmable thermostats are designed to reduce heating and cooling costs by helping you customize and set room temperature automatically. Here's how to tell what might work best for you. Need to know ...

But where did this specific temperature come from? Many say the source is ENERGY STAR, a program run by the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy that has become synonymous ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Add keeping cool this summer to the list of things costing more. According to new energy projections, look out for a nearly 8% percent increase across the country, or about $719 ...