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New Year, Smarter Home
January 2023 by Miranda Boutelle, Contributing Columnist Q: Are smart home technologies energy efficient? Will making these technology upgrades save me money? A: You’ve probably heard the term “smart home” a lot in recent years. If you’re curious about what makes a...
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.
A Gift of Savings
How can I save energy at home during the holiday season?
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.
Battery Storage or Generator?
Power outages can be more than a minor nuisance. Extreme weather can knock out the electric grid for days to weeks at a time.
Preventing Costly Copper Theft
Strange things start happening when the world price of copper skyrockets to record levels like it did this year.
Planning A Remodel? Timing Is Everything
Remodeling is a great opportunity to take care of energy-efficiency improvements by adding them to your scope of work.
America’s Energy Sources
As the economy continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the energy sector is still experiencing lingering impacts to fuel markets and sources for power generation. In the coming years, however, the industry is expected to normalize to recent trends and the pre-pandemic trajectory.
Learn A Lot By Watching A Line Crew
You can learn a lot about power outages and restoration by watching a utility crew at work from a safe distance. The first thing you’ll notice is the deliberate, careful pace. Team members deploy signs to alert motorists. They mark the work area with orange cones.