New household washing machines, refrigerators and freezers will be subject to more stringent energy-efficiency requirements under rules proposed by the Department of Energy on Friday.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe and Steven Nadel of the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy talk about the shutting down of Energy Star, which helps consumers identify energy-efficient appliances.

Replacing old, drafty windows with modern efficient ones could save an average of 12 percent on your energy bill. Modern windows also filter UV light, reducing damage to interior finishes and ...

President Joe Biden’s Department of Energy on Monday will propose a new rule to make residential, natural gas furnaces more energy-efficient. It would be the country’s first significant update ...

Micro heat and power systems, also known as mCHPs, can improve the efficiency of your home system, make you less reliant on the electrical grid, and potentially save money on your power bill.

Story at a glance Utah earned the No. 1 spot in a new WalletHub ranking of most and least energy efficient states. Some other states that are making good use of less energy are Massachusetts, New Y… ...

In terms of energy savings, the researchers estimate that the cryptographic algorithm RSA-830 can be computed at speeds of 1 MHz in just one hour on their quantum computer using 120 kWh of energy.

Did DeepSeek just deep-six estimates about AI's energy needs? The Chinese upstart claims a far more efficient AI model, raising questions about power demand.

During the ENERGY STAR Sales Tax Holiday, certain energy-efficient products displaying the ENERGY STAR logo can be purchased tax-free, including air conditioners priced at $6,000 or less, ...

Striking the right balance between scalability and performance is crucial to achieving more efficient, cost-effective and energy-conscious AI inference at scale.