Q: My friend told me that I should start unplugging my appliances when they’re not in use to save electricity. Does unplugging appliances save electricity? It seems like they shouldn’t be drawing any ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether you're concerned about the environment, your monthly energy bill, or both, you can reduce your power consumption by unplugging certain ...

Even the best-designed project can be an energy waster if not operated properly. Ed Mazria, founder of the Architecture 2030, spoke at the recent AIA San Antonio Sustainable Urban Design Luncheon. His ...

Recently I've been trying to reduce my electricity footprint. It started with a few high-draw things that absolutely made sense plug in only when needed, but it got sort of addicting, so I kept going.

Electricity rates across the U.S. are rising, and earlier this year, the U.S. Energy Information Administration projected that retail power prices will grow faster than the overall inflation rate ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Becky Shea Designs / Jake Shea Remembering to unplug certain items before you leave the ...

As a rule of thumb, certain household items should be unplugged between uses. These appliances tend to be smaller in size—for example, toasters, coffee makers, hair dryers, and space heaters. All ...