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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.

What’s up with Electric Vehicles?

What’s up with Electric Vehicles?

Plugging in can make sense at a time of high gas prices SEPTEMBER 2022 by Susan Gilbert, Contributing Columnist Alarming prices at the gas pump are causing more people to consider moving to all-electric vehicles. Electric companies are on board with increased use of...

Cheap May Not Be Cheap

Cheap May Not Be Cheap

The pressure of inflation these days is making us all wonder whether we should just buy things that are good enough, rather than looking for higher quality.

Is It Time For A Smart Thermostat?

Is It Time For A Smart Thermostat?

Thermostats control the cooling and heating systems in the home. In the winter, they turn on the heat when the inside temperature near the thermostat drops below the setpoint, and turn it off when they sense the temperature has risen above it.

Fish on the Barbie

Fish on the Barbie

We all know the benefits of cooking outdoors in the summer. It makes a fun social event, plus food cooked over an open fire is tasty and keeps heat out of the kitchen. This year, skip the steaks, burgers or chicken and try tackling fish. Few people consider doing fish because it seems so intimidating. Won’t the fish fall apart and end up on the coals? Not necessarily.