How Much Water Does a Shower Use?
The water you use at home matters when it comes to energy use as well as caring for our communities and the environment. Because showering accounts for a major portion of household water usage, knowing how much water a shower uses can go a long way toward conserving it.
Energy Saving Tips for Summer
Summertime Energy-saving Tips The temperature isn’t the only thing rising in the summer. You might also be seeing an uptick on your energy bills as you turn up those air conditioners, run those pool pumps longer, and turn on fans.
Swimming Pool Energy Saving Tips
When it’s summertime and the sun is shining, it’s hard to beat the feeling of going for a swim. But even though swimming pools are delightful in hot weather, they can also increase your energy expenses.
How to Switch Electricity Companies
Not so long ago, each household would deal with just one utility company. The electricity and natural gas arrived in your home; the utility set the price with oversight by the state government’s regulatory agency; you paid the bill.
Brownout vs. Blackout
Ah, summer. Longer days, family vacations, warmer weather — who doesn’t love summer living?
Which is More Energy Efficient? Microwave vs Toaster Oven vs Oven
Choosing the right energy-efficient cooking appliance for the right task is one easy way to save energy and potentially lower your energy costs at home. (Not sure where to start?
Programmable Thermostat Savings
Want to make a change that can quickly lower your home heating and cooling costs? Consider installing a programmable or self-programming thermostat.
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Small Business Checklist: small business energy cost cutting ideas
According to the Small Business Association, more than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and these create two out of three new jobs in the U.S.
How Solar Energy Works
In the world of renewable energy resources, solar energy is, well, hot. The Solar Energy Industries Association, a solar trade organization, notes in its Q4 2015 report that solar supplied 29.
Is solar a good option for your home?
For many, installing solar is a great decision, and now it’s an easy, affordable option for homeowners. Like any home improvement project, doing your research can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be.
How Shade Landscaping Can Help Home Energy Conservation
Most of us know trees can beautify a yard, attract desirable wildlife, and provide privacy from neighbors. What homeowners may not realize, however, is that trees can also play an important role in helping reduce home energy costs.
