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April is National Stress Awareness Month

Residential

Stress is a normal reaction that happens to everyone. Stress is our bodies response to pressure. The human body is designed to experience stress and react to it. Stress responses help your body adjust to new situations which can be positive, keep us aware and alert or help us avoid danger. This month is recognized …

Reducing your Carbon Footprint

Residential

Your carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases generated from your actions. We cannot positively impact our climate overnight, but by making small changed to our actions like changing the food we eat or the clothes we buy, we can eventually make a big difference. Climate change effects humans, animals, farms and even …

Spring Energy Checklist: 6 Simple Steps to Save You Money

Small Business

(2-minute read) Spring is here, and it is a great time to create an energy checklist! By taking the time to check your building’s energy efficiency, you will save money and could avoid costly repairs and upgrades down the road. Below are some suggestions from AEP Energy to help you reduce energy waste, maintain your …

Decarbonization, Your Business, and the Roadmap to Success

Commercial

(2 minute read) Stakeholder demands for sustainability and decarbonization are driving the need for companies to meet emission reduction targets. Are you challenged by how to successfully meet your goals, while also balancing cost and reliability? Building a decarbonization roadmap gives you a step-by-step process to manage roadblocks and meet greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. …

Breathe Easier: Improving Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality

Residential

Maintaining good indoor air quality is extremely important when it comes to your health and well-being. Your indoor air quality tends to worsen during the cold winter months due to lack of fresh air flow from the outside. This can cause many issues for people who have allergies or respiratory problems. Levels of air pollutants in …

Celebrating Women in Energy

Residential

From engineers and researchers to policymakers and entrepreneurs, these trailblazing women are at the center of a movements towards a more sustainable and inclusive energy future. Women bring diverse perspectives and ideas to the forefront. We want to celebrate women who are breaking barriers and transforming energy. Below are a few women who were innovators, …

Spring Maintenance Checklist for Homeowners

Residential

Spring is a season of change and transitions. Flowers begin to bloom, and the sun starts to come out a little more, insects begin to buzz and temperatures begin to rise. Take advantage of the moderate temperatures to get a head start on a spring maintenance routine to ready your home for the warm-weather months …

Go Green While Traveling

Residential

Did you know you can go green while traveling? That’s right! You can enjoy the sights and be kind to the environment at the same time. As you begin planning for your summer vacation or a bucket-list trip, keep these eco-friendly tips in mind to travel more sustainably. Choosing a destination There’s something to be …

Best Energy Saving Laundry Practices

Residential

Did you know that washer and dryers are among the costliest appliances to operate in the average home? A standard washing machine uses 19 or more gallons of water per load. Since most people wash several loads of laundry per week, here are some best practices to help you reduce your energy use and save …