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A snow-covered house is surrounded by tall trees laden with heavy snow. The white house features black shutters and a snow-capped roof. The yard is blanketed in deep, untouched snow, creating a serene winter scene.

5 Ways to Keep Your Home Safe in the Winter

Alaina Wibberly

1. Trim your treesIdentify any large, dead tree branches that hang over your home, and try to remove them before the first… Read more

December 26, 2017

A man and a child are in a kitchen preparing food. The child is cutting vegetables on a wooden board, while the man watches, wearing an apron. The kitchen is bright, with various kitchenware and a plant visible.

12 Ways to Save Energy in the Kitchen

Alaina Wibberly

Whether you’re feeding a family or just one, the kitchen is often the beating heart of your home. But spending time in… Read more

December 19, 2017

A cozy living room decorated for Christmas with a lit tree adorned with ornaments and lights. A fireplace holds candles and stockings. Gifts are placed beneath the tree, and an armchair with a red blanket sits nearby.

5 Ways to Save Energy during the Holidays

Alaina Wibberly

The holiday season is a busy time—full of decorating, wrapping, baking, shopping, and visiting with friends and family. Come January, though, and… Read more

December 12, 2017

Two people reviewing colorful financial charts and graphs on paper and a tablet, surrounded by office supplies like a laptop, highlighters, and sticky notes on a wooden desk.

What energy plan is best for your business?

Caleb Halvorson-Fried

If you’re a small or mid-size business owner, you know that your energy costs make up a big portion of your operational… Read more

November 6, 2017

Close-up of the ends of several exposed copper wires in colored insulation, including blue, yellow with green stripes, black, and brown, against a dark background. The wire strands are neatly bundled and visible.

Home Wiring 101

Hayden McGovern

On average, outdated and faulty wiring causes 25,900 electrical fires per year. These fires lead to 280 deaths, 1,125 injuries, and about… Read more

October 9, 2017

A bright lightning bolt illuminates a cloudy night sky above a suburban neighborhood. Trees and the silhouettes of houses are visible, with several windows lit, creating a dramatic contrast between the stormy sky and the peaceful street.

Protect Your Home Against Power Surges

Hayden McGovern

Many people believe that Benjamin Franklin discovered that lightning was a huge spark of electricity produced during storms. In fact, whereas Franklin… Read more

October 9, 2017

Silhouette of a person in a hard hat holding a tablet, standing near a towering electricity pylon. The sky is painted with shades of orange and pink from the sunset, creating a striking backdrop.

Resources for Choosing an Electric Supplier

Hayden McGovern

Choosing whether to stay with your electric utility or to select a retail energy supplier can be confusing and difficult. Sometimes it’s… Read more

October 9, 2017

A 3D model of a house with solar panels on the roof is placed over architectural blueprints. Nearby are rolled-up plans, a calculator, and a pencil, suggesting a focus on sustainable home design and planning.

How Big is Your Home’s Carbon Footprint?

Hayden McGovern

Everyone in the modern world knows a large carbon footprint is detrimental to the environment. A well-known contributor to this footprint is… Read more

August 24, 2017

A charming single-story white house with a well-maintained garden. A brick pathway winds through lush green grass, leading to the entrance. A large tree with sprawling branches provides shade, while various flowering plants add pops of color.

How to Landscape Your Way to Energy Savings

Hayden McGovern

Managing your energy bill has a lot to do with how you control your home’s climate. Peak energy usage occurs in the… Read more

June 9, 2017