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Shocking Way Utilities Are Making Us Pay for the Smart Grid

The coming electricity revolution will see conventional meters phased out in favor of "smart" meters to help create the smart grid. It should be a win-win for customers and the utilities -- but the utilities are getting greedy.

Big Screen TVs: Six Tips for Picking an Energy-Efficient Model

First Solar Forecasts
46% Higher Sales in 2011

First Solar, one of the world's biggest solar manufacturers, is looking toward 2011 with plenty of good cheer. According to its latest forecast, released Tuesday, the company expects sales to heat up some 46% in spite of lower subsidies in Germany, the world's largest solar market.

IBM Developing Transistor to Reduce 'Vampire Energy'

Daylight Saving Time saves $12 in electricity per year

Could a smiley face convince you to reduce electric consumption?

Some low-cost ways to drop your energy bill