Home & Energy

Real-time electricity monitoring for your home. Identifies individual device consumption and tracks trends over time.

Plug-in power meter showing exactly how much electricity any device uses. The simplest energy audit tool available.

Portable solar power station for home backup and off-grid use. Pairs with foldable solar panels for energy independence.

Smart plugs, LED bulbs, and a programmable thermostat. The entry-level smart home kit focused on energy savings.

Whole-home battery backup. Solar-compatible. CES Innovation Award. Used in 140+ countries.

Modular home battery. Integrates with solar. Storm Guard feature. Expandable capacity.

Free calculators: solar ROI, EV vs gas comparison, home battery sizing, heat pump savings. 2026 EIA/NREL data.

Calculate your household savings from US clean energy tax credits. Specific to your zip code and situation.

Compare heat pump options for your home. Cost estimates, efficiency ratings, contractor matching.

Home energy monitor that identifies individual appliance usage. Solar production tracking. Find energy waste.

Replace disposable dryer sheets. Reduce drying time by 25%. Chemical-free. Last 1,000+ loads.

Refillable cleaning system. Tablet dissolves in reusable bottle. Eliminates single-use plastic.

Environmental Working Group. Scan products for toxicity and environmental impact ratings.

Reusable cotton swab alternative. Silicone tips, carrying case, 1,000+ uses per unit.

Sustainable household products subscription. Plastic-free, carbon-neutral shipping. Curated selections.

Clamp-based home energy monitor measuring per-circuit consumption across up to 16 circuits. Smart plug integration, actual utility rate schedules for cost estimates, no subscription fees. The stronger workhorse recommendation over Sense for actionable energy savings.

Entry-level green building credential from USGBC. $100 for students, $200 for members, $250 for non-members. Still appears in RFPs and job listings. Good starting point for understanding green building standards even if Passive House delivers more consistent performance.

Performance-based building standard delivering more consistent operational energy efficiency than many LEED projects. Lower project certification fees. Practitioners increasingly recommend it for actual building performance over broader but less targeted LEED. Strong add for anyone planning a deep energy retrofit or new build.

Large community forum for off-grid and residential solar system design. Dedicated sections for RVs, cabins and 12V systems. Tens of thousands of posts with detailed Q&A on component sizing. Essential complement to YouTube for serious solar DIYers.

High signal-to-noise Q&A forum for high-performance building. Particularly valuable for airtightness, insulation, windows and HVAC questions. Friendly culture, welcoming to newcomers. Much better than generic home-improvement forums for green building decisions.