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Getting It All Together

Getting It All Together

Are all your smart devices secure? October 2024 by Ryan Newlon, Contributing Writer October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and while we should always be vigilant of the latest cyber threats and risks, this is a great time of year to raise awareness about...

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Beep, Beep!

Beep, Beep!

Low-speed electric vehicles are an alternative to full-size models October 2024 story courtesy of Brandpoint Spend a few days in a waterfront town, vacation destination or a golf community, and you’ll likely see a surge of low-speed electric vehicles on neighborhood...

Preparing for a Bright Future

Preparing for a Bright Future

Energy innovation creates new career opportunities October 2024 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist You may never have heard of an energy storage specialist or a smart grid engineer, but you’ll want to know that some brilliant people are currently serving in those...

Going All In

Going All In

Introducing the drawer-style microwave September 2024 story courtesy of StatePoint Media As one of the most useful appliances in any kitchen, it’s no surprise that microwave ovens can be found in at least 90% of U.S. households, according to the Bureau of Labor and...

An Upgrade Courtesy of Uncle Sam

An Upgrade Courtesy of Uncle Sam

Federal tax credits, incentives and rebates for home improvements September 2024 by Miranda Boutelle, Contributing Columnist Q: How do I use federal tax credits and rebates to upgrade my home? A: Tax credits and...

Steering Toward the Future

Steering Toward the Future

Preparing the grid for electric vehicles  September 2024 by Jennah Denney, Contributing Columnist Electric vehicles are more than just a trend; many see them as a shift toward a new transportation and energy use era. According to the U.S. Energy Information...

Preventing Gridlock 

Preventing Gridlock 

The difference between baseload and intermittent power  August 2024 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist It’s one of those incredibly hot days when even the air becomes unbearable. You crank up the air conditioner on the way home from work, and the first thing you...

Plugging Into Knowledge

Plugging Into Knowledge

A guide to electric vehicle ownership August 2024 by Jennah Denney, Contributing Columnist The automotive industry is undergoing a transformative shift as some consumers are making the switch to electric vehicles. At first glance, electric vehicles offer numerous...

A Heated Conversation

A Heated Conversation

Air conditioning is a benefit of heat pump technology August 2024 by Miranda Boutelle, Contributing Columnist Q: My heating system is 10-plus years old, and I want to switch to a heat pump. Can you help me choose...