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Winter Energy Saving Tips and Safety

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The cold weather is upon us and it’s time to prepare your home to handle the icy, winter climate. We’re giving you some general tactics to save energy and money this winter season. Whether you’re looking to make small changes around your home without cost or find an inexpensive way to enhance your homes’ energy …

Safe Toy and Gifts Month

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The month of December is Safe Toys and Gifts month so we’d like to share some tips to ensure that you are aware of the potential harms associated with various popular toys. This holiday season we encourage you to do your research prior to purchasing gifts and consider the following guidelines when choosing safe toys …

Holiday Lighting Safety and Efficiency

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The holiday season is the most wonderful time of year to decorate your house with holiday lights. This year we’re encouraging you to be safe and energy-efficient with all indoor and outdoor decorations. In order to be as energy efficient as possible, LED holiday lights are the best option. They’re also the most cost-effective way …

Credit Card Safety and Sticking to a Budget While Shopping

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With the holiday season right around the corner and Black Friday just a couple weeks away, we’re offering tips to stay on budget and keep your credit card information safe. Shop Safely Online shopping has become increasingly popular in the last couple of years, which could give hackers a better chance of stealing your credit …

Energy Efficiency in your Home

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Improving energy efficiency in your home could not only save you money, but also can help the environment and create healthy living habits for your family. The best way to ensure your home is staying energy efficient is to do your research before executing any home improvement changes. Luckily, there are many resources, both in …

All You Need to Know About PEV's

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What is a Plug-In Electric Vehicle? A Plug-in Electric Vehicle (PEV) is a motor vehicle that can be recharged from an external source of electricity, and the electricity stored in the rechargeable battery packs drive or contributes to drive the vehicle. Buying a PEV Before buying a PEV you should consider your daily miles driven …

Zero Emissions Day

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September 21st is Zero Emissions Day (ZeDay). ZeDay was created to “give the planet one day off a year.” The ZeDay movement is extremely important when it comes to raising awareness for the enormous amount of fossil fuels our planet uses on a day-to-day basis. This specific day was chosen because the day and nights …

Ancillary Services – Understanding the Basics

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September 2017 Edition: Ancillary Services – Understanding the Basics  Have you ever heard the words “ancillary services” referred to in the electric industry and wondered just what does this mean?  Read about the most expensive and significant of these services to help give you a better understanding of what is included in these cost components …

Hidden Energy Usage of Household Appliances

Residential

Have you ever considered the amount of energy  your appliances may be consuming while not in use? According to the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, in the average American home, roughly 40 devices and appliances are always drawing power, even if they are considered to be “off.” These products eventually add up and could be one reason …