Opening your monthly bills is never fun, but few things sting like your energy costs. As the weather warms up and the days get longer, you might think your energy bill would naturally drop -- after ...

Climate change shapes where and how we live. That's why NPR is dedicating a week to stories about solutions for building and living on a hotter planet. Our homes use a lot of energy. The huge amounts ...

It sure feels like winter, which means winter energy bills can’t be far behind — there are some simple, inexpensive ways to save on energy costs this winter. “Often when homeowners think about energy ...

Sarah Drolet was a writer, reporter and strategic thinker for CNET's home energy and utilities coverage. She specialized in residential solar power, solar storage solutions and whole-home backup ...