Energy Efficiency

October is National Energy Awareness Month. Let’s celebrate what you’ve helped achieve!

Sep 30, 2021 | Energy Efficiency

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...

Time to clear the air—in your home

Sep 9, 2021 | Energy Efficiency

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...

Stay cool and splash into energy savings

Aug 16, 2021 | Energy Efficiency

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...

Temperatures are rising, but your costs don’t have to

Jul 22, 2021 | Energy Efficiency

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...

Give the gift of energy efficiency this Mother’s Day

May 6, 2021 | Energy Efficiency

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 Room Savings

Apr 1, 2021 | Energy Efficiency

Laundry can be a daunting chore, but the good news is that there are plenty of EASY ways to save energy and money.

Smart landscaping tips to lower your energy costs

Feb 26, 2021 | Energy Efficiency

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...

Track down air leaks to save energy and money

Feb 26, 2021 | Energy Efficiency

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....

Save energy at home

Feb 24, 2021 | Energy Efficiency

It’s been a whole year since the pandemic shifted our daily activities, interactions, and the way we work and attend school. We have some tried-and-true tips that will help you save energy and money no matter how much longer we’re all staying safe at home. In the...

A little TLC for your heating system pays back in energy savings

Jan 27, 2021 | Energy Efficiency

This winter, you can keep cozy inside – and enjoy smart energy savings – by making sure your heating system is running at maximum efficiency. Here are a few simple steps you can take: Change your heating system’s air filter. A dirty air filter reduces your home’s air...