There’s an ongoing effort to install smart meters throughout FirstEnergy service areas, including in Toledo. And it could come at a price and some customers are upset by the change.

“High-wattage appliances, such as space heaters, air conditioners, kettles and irons, shouldn’t be plugged into a smart plug because smart plugs typically have a maximum load rating, often around 10 ...

In this new Google Home app upgrade, older Nest Thermostat owners in the UK and EU can now use hot water boost and hot water scheduling. The former has been added into thermostat ...

Abstract: Efficient management of industrial water heating systems is critical in the era of smart cities. This study tackles the inefficiencies of fixed temperature presets in traditional systems, ...

The blistery shpewes typically associated with autumn have begun, and in the evenings it can become quite cold. Consumers who are thinking about buying an electric blanket to keep them warm and cosy ...

Last month, Samsung introduced Copilot to its select smart TVs and the Vision AI Companion now lets users interact with both Copilot and Perplexity's AI agents. Notably, the AI central hub will begin ...

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Energy bills are climbing again, but ...

Automated technology may soon help CMP customers get their power back when it goes out. Central Maine Power says they have finished installing around 250 new smart devices across its energy grid to ...

In a blow to Brits, Ofgem announced a rise to the energy cap by 2%, leaving many households worried at the prospect of increased annual energy bills. The regulator Ofgem sets the limit on what energy ...