Archive for February, 2014

The intermittent blasts of cold that swept the country over January and February have reminded consumers of the power winter can have. But extreme cold weather causes interruptions and obstacles to the energy industry nearly every year. Snow, ice, and bitter temperatures often cause delays and problems for workers, students,…

Technology evolves rapidly, and it seems that every year ushers in dozens of new gadgets and apps to make life easier, simpler, or in this case, more efficient. Using technology to maximize your home’s energy efficiency is one of the smartest long-term choices you can make. While it might cost…

Energy efficiency is as simple or as complicated as you choose to make it. Basic habit changes, like turning the lights off in any room not in use, can add up to significant reductions in your electric bill over time, but larger changes to your home’s structure tend to have…

Almost any article intended to help you save energy is going to recommend you purchase and/or use energy efficient versions of your appliances. It makes sense that “energy efficient” appliances will use less energy than their counterparts, but do you understand how or why they work? Check out some of…