Modern homes now incorporate features that not only reduce energy consumption but also enhance comfort and long-term value.

The following are some ideas home builders and owners can try to ... Upgrading to a more energy-efficient option can reduce energy consumption by almost two-thirds.

However, homeowners eyeing a broader home-energy-efficiency retrofit might want to consider them. The IRA sets up a new $4.3 billion program called HOMES (Home Owner Managing Energy Savings ...

The Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit is the credit that applies to appliance upgrades for things like heat pumps for heating and cooling, like this one at a HVAC class at Community College ...

If you are planning a few home improvements that will boost the energy efficiency of your house, you may save some money on your projects under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a law designed to ...

If you gave your home an eco-friendly makeover in 2024, don’t forget to look into the IRS’ new and improved energy tax credit for additional savings. Many, or all, of the products featured on ...

Bracing for sky-high utility bills each month? A home energy audit could offer some solutions. This evaluation of your home's efficiency can pinpoint where exactly it's wasting energy, whether ...

Two federal income tax credits reward energy-efficient home improvements very differently. Which credit you use depends on the improvements you make. Under federal tax law, new energy-efficient ...

The Inflation Reduction Act expanded energy-efficient home improvement credits significantly for years 2023 to 2032. There are now annual limits to the credits rather than a lifetime limit.

But some experts argue that AI can also be part of the solution by helping make large buildings more energy-efficient. One 2024 study estimates that AI could help buildings reduce their energy ...