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Testing Your Energy IQ

Testing Your Energy IQ

Intelligent insights about buying smart appliances January-February 2025 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist This time of year, retailers start trumpeting deep...

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Let’s Hear It for the Little Guy

Let’s Hear It for the Little Guy

For many homeowners, a mini-split ductless heating and cooling system can be a fantastic alternative for heating and cooling.

Smart Breaker Boxes

Smart Breaker Boxes

Many consumers are upgrading to smart breaker boxes to make their home electrical systems safer and more reliable.

Connecting Everyone to the Internet

Connecting Everyone to the Internet

To help ensure all Americans can share in and contribute to today’s internet-based society and economy, Congress created the Affordable Connectivity Program.

Keeping Up with Current Trends

Keeping Up with Current Trends

Charging is a crucial concern among new electric vehicle owners, whether plug-in hybrid or full electric. Fear of inconvenience is one of the biggest barriers to widespread adoption of electric vehicles. You might be concerned that there aren’t enough public charging stations in the area––and even if there are public charging stations nearby, do you really want to rely on them any time you need to refuel?

Shining A Light On Solar

Shining A Light On Solar

With most residential solar systems being installed and electrically interconnected with your electric provider, your local electric cooperative should top your list of project contacts when considering such a purchase.

The Future Of Electricity

The Future Of Electricity

The nation’s electric grid keeps moving toward increased use of renewable energy sources.