Category: Home

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

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On average, outdated and faulty wiring causes 25,900 electrical fires per year.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

A utility pole with transformers and power lines against a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

Utility vs. Retail: Where Your Power Comes From

Alaina Wibberly

Like most utility services, our electrical supply isn’t something we usually think about until something goes wrong. But once it does, you… Read more

March 1, 2017

A hand places paper cutouts of a house and a family of four on lush green grass. The scene conveys themes of home, family, and security.

The Environmentally Friendly Home

Hayden McGovern

As people become more environmentally aware, they want to make their lives more eco-friendly. For a lot of people, simply making minor… Read more

December 19, 2016

A digital electric meter mounted on a wall displays a reading of 09265 kWh. The device has a circular face with a clear cover, showing text and barcodes. Its installed against a beige siding exterior.

What Is a Smart Meter?

Hayden McGovern

Odds are, your electricity is provided by an electric utility and you have a meter to measure usage somewhere in your home…. Read more

December 16, 2016