Tips, guides, and news on home energy monitoring, EV charging, and smarter energy use.
Load management slows EV charging when your home nears its panel limit, which can let you add a Level 2 charger without a $5,000 to $10,000 panel upgrade.
October 30, 2025
Ever wonder where your electricity bill goes each month? You're not alone. Most homeowners have no idea which appliances are energy hogs or when they're us
October 24, 2025
A home energy management system connects your monitor, thermostat, and appliances on one platform, then shifts use to cheaper hours and puts solar power first.
October 19, 2025
The multi-EV household is becoming the new normal. Maybe you started with one electric vehicle and loved it so much that you convinced your partner to go e
October 8, 2025
Most electric vehicle owners are unknowingly overpaying for every charge. While you made the smart choice to go electric, you could be leaving hundreds of
September 24, 2025
If you drive 12,000 miles per year, you might spend $1,800 on gas, but the same driving in an EV could cost just $600 in electricity. That's not just a nic
September 24, 2025
Most electric vehicles come with a Level 1 charging cord that plugs into a regular 120-volt wall outlet. While this works, it's quite slow, adding only 2-4
August 28, 2025
View Siemens' press release here: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/press-releases/smart-infrastructure/siemens-part-shareholder-emporia-energy.h
August 5, 2025
Imagine this: the power goes out during a winter storm, but your lights stay on, your refrigerator keeps humming, and your family stays warm. How? Your ele
July 28, 2025
Compare six home energy monitors, including Emporia Vue 3, Shelly, Eyedro and Refoss, by circuit visibility, local data, price and the equipment you need.
July 28, 2025
When it comes to a level 2 EV charger installation, one decision can impact your charging experience in meaningful ways. You've made the smart choice to go
July 21, 2025
The way we use electricity is changing. What used to be simple—power flows from big power plants to your home—is becoming something much smarter, and compa
July 9, 2025
