Smart plugs can add controls to any outlet, but they aren’t perfect for everything. Here’s our guide to using one and which ...

Scam "power saving" devices are rampant online. These devices plug into an outlet and promise to "improve the use of energy," "extend the life of electrical equipment," and even "avoid illegal ...

You can't park there, mate An enterprising engineer has turned an old parking meter into a jukebox using a Pi Zero 2 and some ...

Sensors are an indispensable tool to inform utility managers of the state of the electricity grid and the occurrence of disruptions of any kind. The IEC provides the standards and conformity ...

ZDNET's key takeaways Scam "power-saving" devices waste money and risk safety.Smart plugs and power strips actually cut ...

Under pressure for rising electricity rates as a result of data centers that demand massive amounts of power, AI developers ...

Discover Arduino Uno Q, a hybrid Linux plus microcontroller board with four Cortex A53 cores, so you get precise control and ...

Here we describe an electronic system that uses a dedicated water-level sensor to switch off the pump motor as soon as the ...

IEA’s World Energy Outlook 2025 shows the global power system entering the “Age of Electricity,” with demand accelerating faster than grids, reshaping fuel mixes, investment flows, and energy security ...

Duke Energy is working to increase the resilience of its power grid in Ohio and Kentucky, aiming to recover from disruptions more quickly as winter progresses."Over the last 10 years, we spent a ...

New research shows that smart electricity meters could double utility profits while simultaneously reducing energy bills for low-income households, if utilities use them right. A dynamic pricing model ...

Analysis finds that since January 2025, more than 108 million electric utility customers and nearly 49 million natural gas utility customers across 49 states and Washington, D.C., will face ...