Energy efficiency tip
Run ceiling fans counter-clockwise to create a cooling effect. Ceiling fans cool people, not rooms. Turn them off when leaving the room to conserve energy.
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Energy Efficiency tip of the month
Heading out of town for the holidays? Remember to unplug electronics that draw a phantom energy load. Some gadgets, like TVs, gaming consoles, chargers and DVD players use energy when plugged into an outlet, even when they’re not in use. Source: energy.gov ...
What you need to know about space heaters
Space heaters can be an alternative source of heat for those who want to warm one small area but be wary of their fire risk and lack of energy efficiency. Space heaters are responsible for 43 percent of home heating fires, according to the National Fire Protection...
What size of generator do I need?
Having a backup generator on hand can help ease the disruption brought on by a power outage. But where to begin? Start with the end in mind. When selecting a backup generator, determine what you want to keep running during an outage. This impacts how large (output...