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Reducing your Carbon Footprint

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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 …

Breathe Easier: Improving Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 …

Wellness: Tips to boost your energy

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As we start off a new year, many of us resolve to improve our health. If you find yourself feeling sluggish, tired, and wondering why you have low energy, it is worth looking at your lifestyle to see what changes you can make. Stay hydrated, controlling stress, and indulging in self-care are just a few …

Is Your Home Prepped for Weather Emergencies?

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It is important to be prepared for any emergencies – especially weather emergencies. Whether you live where tornados, hurricanes, thunderstorms, flooding, snowstorms, or fires are prone to happen, it is crucial to be prepared. Every year the U.S. faces severe weather, some of these weather events occur more frequently depending on the location. The damage …

New Year’s Resolution for Saving Energy

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As we head into a brand-new year, it’s an ideal time to add energy conservation to your list of resolutions! Reducing energy use in your home will also help you save money. Here are thirteen easy ways to help you with your energy-saving resolutions. Appliances Taking shorter showers will mean less water your heater needs …