Start your savings with the flip of a switch and read on for where you might find ways to save energy in your home office, kitchen, and every room in between. Your Morning Bathroom Routine Could Be Adding to Your Electricity Costs Did you know the bathroom vanity is...
It's spooky season, and it's time to slay those energy vampires — the electronic gadgets, appliances, and other devices that draw energy when they're plugged in but not in use. Here are four tips to keep these monsters at bay. In the home office After you sign off,...
Since 2009, our customers have saved 4,026,933,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity. To put that into perspective, that’s the greenhouse gas emissions equivalent of: Removing 620,000+ passenger vehicles from the road for an entire year Charging 347,145,834,418...
Your home’s indoor air quality is the quality of the air within and around your home in relation to you and your family’s health and comfort. By understanding and improving your home’s air quality, you can improve not only your health and quality of life but also save...
When the summer heat is at its highest, your energy bill can take quite a hit. One of the best ways to keep your energy costs down is to focus on the ways you use water. Water heating accounts for an average of 13% of a home’s energy costs. Tip 1: Reset With a Cold...
When the temps go up, the energy costs often do too. Here are a few handy tips to save energy and save money. Even small changes can collectively help you out during the heat of summer. Tip 1: Avoid the Oven Cooking with a conventional oven can add unwanted heat to...
Flowers and candy are Mother’s Day mainstays, but this year try something new— make energy-efficient changes around your mom’s house for a gift that keeps on giving all year long. But, don’t forget the flowers. She’s your mom, after all. Here are a few tips: Clean the...
Laundry can be a daunting chore, but the good news is that there are plenty of EASY ways to save energy and money.
Curb appeal can help sell houses, but did you know your landscaping also can improve your home’s comfort and reduce your energy bills year-round? On average, a well-designed landscape saves enough energy to pay for itself in less than eight years. Appropriately placed...
Whether it’s an old farmhouse or brand-new construction, your house can develop air leaks over time. That allows heat to escape, which increases your electric bill. In fact, most existing homes have so many air leaks that it’s like having a window open at all times....