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There are plenty of actions you can take to lower your home's energy bills — without breaking the bank or launching into a remodeling project.

TCD 101

These 8 simple swaps could slash your energy bills by hundreds of dollars — and it's easier than ever to make them

Home

Homeowner reveals real-life bill savings one month after installing rooftop solar panels: 'This is going to be a very good 30-year investment'

Tech

Appliance expert reveals how much next-gen water heaters can reduce energy bills: 'This [unit] is 390% more efficient'

Home

Homeowner dismantles major HVAC myth with 'real world experience' during -18 degree cold snap: 'We've had an exceptionally cold winter'

Business

Heat pump sales hit record high in 2025 amid unpredictable gas prices: 'Could shield ... from the volatility that has driven up costs'

Home

Residents across 100 counties can now receive up to $16,000 for energy-efficient appliance upgrades: 'Lower their utility bills by up to $80'

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COOL BRANDS

There are now $0-down options when it comes to buying home backup batteries from SunPower, making them more accessible to homeowners.

Home

How homeowners can now install home backup batteries without paying for upfront costs: 'We're removing … barriers'

Utility bills have increased 6% over the past year nationwide, and nearly 80 million Americans have been scrambling to keep up.

Business

New impact report reveals how millions of US homeowners are slashing energy bills: 'Helping families ... take control'

Upway is the massive online marketplace for used e-bikes that's often called Carvana for e-bikes, founded by two former Uber executives in 2021.

Business

The 'Carvana of e-bikes' makes finding a reliable rig fast and affordable: 'As soon as you put them online, they're gone'

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Many lower-income residents on Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard are now paying less on utility bills thanks to a new home electrification and solar pilot program.

Business

This government program gave households free heat pump HVACs: 'Burdens are reduced by more than 50%'

A team at Idaho National Laboratory has developed a surrogate nuclear reactor that uses LEDs to safely simulate neutron-driven reactions.

Tech

Scientists unveil game-changing tech set to revolutionize nuclear power: 'It reduces all the hazards'

As one Brisbane resident learned the hard way, pairing solar panels with a home battery system can make your home more resilient in the event of a long power outage.

Tech

Family looks for off-grid solution following traumatic 4-day power outage: 'The big storm triggered such a bad memory'

Uber will soon offer incentives to companies for building more electric vehicle charging stations.

Tech

Uber announces ambitious initiative that could save drivers big money: 'Helps bring down the cost'

A sighting of a great white shark off the coast of Florida provided marine biologists with key insights into the species' migration route.

Outdoors

Researchers gain insight into marine predator's behavior after spotting 9-foot shark: 'Brought this to the next level'

Heat pumps have become the next hot thing in cold-weather states such as Colorado.

Business

Trade group data reveals which trendy HVAC technology is gaining popularity in America's cold-weather states: 'The year is an inflection point'

A condo resident took to an anti-homeowners association subreddit to vent about the new HOA vice president, who seemed to want to cut down trees for being messy.

Home

Homeowner slams neighbor for threatening 'destruction' of their property: 'People are the actual worst'

Tonkin snub-nosed monkeys are known for their unusual muppet-like appearance but they are surprisingly hard to spot.

Outdoors

Researchers capture footage of rare, blue-nosed animals in remote forest: 'What a delightful creature'

One woman recently sparked backlash after a fellow tourist shared a close encounter with a couple of grazing mountain goats.

Outdoors

National park visitor sparks backlash after getting dangerously close to wild animals: 'Fine them, ban them'

Toyota's bZ electric vehicle is carving out an increasing chunk of market share with a low price and improved performance.

Business

Toyota sees 'surprise sales surge' in key vehicle category with 2026 release: 'Among the best-selling … in the US'

A Sweden-based study found that long-term exposure to air pollution can increase a person's risk of developing motor neuron disease.

Tech

Researchers make concerning discovery about factor linked to ALS: 'We can see a clear association'

A security scan raised suspicion during a layover in Bangkok, and six pieces of rhino horns weighing over 25 pounds were seized from his luggage.

Outdoors

Airport officials make startling discovery after inspecting passenger's luggage — here's what they found

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