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Don’t Sweat It
Don’t Sweat It

Don’t Sweat It

If your air conditioning unit is working overtime to keep your home cool, there are some simple tips to ensure your HVAC system runs optimally. Make sure to change the air filters and get your unit serviced
regularly. That will potentially help with the strain on your system.

Summer Heat Can Be Exhausting!

Summer Heat Can Be Exhausting!

When it’s hot, and your family is hanging out more at home, energy costs may spike if you’re not careful. Make it a family affair by getting the kids involved to help conserve energy.

HVAC Reminders

HVAC Reminders

As the weather gets warmer, many of us start planning for a cool summer getaway. But, regardless of the temperature outside, the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system in your home rarely gets a break.

Don’t Watch Your Money Go Down the Drain

Don’t Watch Your Money Go Down the Drain

Imagine this scenario: You wake up in the morning, determined to make today a good day. You spring out of bed, head to the bathroom, turn on the shower, step inside and get an ice-cold eye-opener — your water heater isn’t working.

Maintaining Grid Resiliency

Maintaining Grid Resiliency

A variety of factors like extreme weather and increased use of renewable energy are affecting the electric utility industry so much that there’s even a new way to talk about it: resilience.

Holiday Wish List

Holiday Wish List

You may be wondering what the perfect gift for friends and family this year might be, with energy prices increasing so much. Here are some ideas for your shopping list that can bring value beyond the gift itself—because these actually cut costs and save energy.