You may be considering purchasing a hot tub. After all, flashy images from movies and TV shows show happy, cheerful people as they relax and have the best time that a chilly summer night can offer. In reality, spas are not cheap, and neither is their maintenance. For this reason, let’s consider the electricity cost …
Several considerations are associated with buying a printer. The upfront cost of the machine is just one of those. Aside from the amount you’ll spend, the unit’s power consumption is also a significant factor. Coming up with a figure regarding a printer’s maximum power consumption can be tricky. That’s because how much the equipment will …
Gas and electric stoves are a necessity in every kitchen. However, choosing between the two can be a hassle that is difficult to resolve. Looking at the initial cost of a gas stove vs. an electric stove is often not enough, as you should count in the costs of running the appliance for years to …
After the scary pandemic ravaged the world, keeping fit and healthy has become the goal of many. The good news is that plenty of ways to strengthen the body’s endurance exist. Running is one excellent cardio exercise. But while jogging outdoors has its appeal, there may be times when it’s not possible. There are also …
A heat pump is one of the ways you can keep your home snug and warm during winter. However, since it relies on electric power, you may worry about how much electricity the device consumes. You’ll be glad to know that heat pumps are more energy-efficient compared to traditional ways of heating your home. As …
When you feel a yearning for a quick cup of tea, warm milk, or coffee, an electric kettle will come in handy. Boiling water using an electric stove takes time as you’ll have to wait for the coils to heat up before that heat can even begin to warm the water in the pan. In …
It might seem counterintuitive to say that using dishwashers can help the environment. After all, these appliances use electricity and what may look like plenty of water per load or cycle. However, contrary to popular belief, doing the dishes using dishwashers requires less water than washing them by hand. You may counter by saying that …
The winter months lead to higher heating demands, so it should come as no surprise if you see increases in your electricity costs. After all, running your central heating system 24/7 can be an expensive affair. Even space heaters use significant amounts of electricity, so you’ll inevitably be left with higher energy bills. That’s if …
The lights used in homes have evolved through the years. From the humble candles and gas lamps, we now have a host of lighting solutions, such as the traditional incandescent bulbs to globes with light-emitting diodes. Technology advancements helped develop energy-efficient fixtures that can illuminate our living areas without consuming plenty of electricity. LED bulbs …
The popularity of incandescent bulbs as the go-to lighting solutions has waned considerably as new technology produced the more widely used light emitting diode (LED) bulbs. One reason for the phase-out of incandescent bulbs is their short operating life compared to LEDs. A bulb of this type has a lifespan of about 1,000 to 2,000 …
If you are thinking about how many watts an electric stove use, you may be surprised to find out that the electric stove power consumption is one of the highest in your household. The energy usage of an electric stove is so high because this is a heating body, and any form of heat generation …
Is it more environmentally friendly to wash dishes manually, or is using the dishwasher the greener way to do it? Washing dishes by hand may seem like a great way to push your energy consumption goals. However, contrary to what you may believe, using the dishwasher can help you minimize your water usage. An increasing …
Does your living space feel like an oven on hot days? Do you have no choice but to crank up your air conditioning system to get some relief? If that’s the case, your power consumption inevitably rises, along with the temperature. However, there are ways to control your electricity costs without wilting in the heat. …
A home without a TV set is more the exception than the rule in the U.S. Many households even have a couple or more. Well, watching TV is one way to relieve stress and boredom, so we can’t blame you if you have a TV in every room. But if you aim to lower your …
Natural gas is a versatile and cost-effective fuel source. No wonder then that its consumption has steadily risen, not only in the country but across the globe. This power source is typically consumed for space and water heating. However, it can also provide energy for other appliances. Some homeowners even extend their gas lines to …
Coal, oil, and natural gas are fossil fuels and are nonrenewable resources. This means that they cannot be replenished at a rate fast enough to compete with other natural resources, such as biomass, wind, hydropower, and solar. In fact, coal and other fossil fuels take millions of years to replenish in natural conditions, making them …
As summer approaches, you may want to think of ways to lessen the heat and humidity in your home. Fortunately, you have plenty of options to do so. However, one frequently overlooked method of making your living space more comfortable is providing adequate attic ventilation. Your attic space gets particularly hot because as the sun’s …
It’s a fine, sunny day, and you’re out for a drive. Looking up, you see a flock of birds sitting contentedly on a stretch of power lines. Knowing about the dangers of electricity, do you ever wonder why they don’t go up in flames and turn into puffs of smoke when stepping on electrical wires? …
Electricity has become a vital component of our life. Without it, we’ll have trouble doing even our simplest tasks. As such, we have devices and appliances plugged in and drawing power almost all the time. But while each utility company strives to provide a reliable electricity supply, a power surge can disrupt the process. Because …
You’re going about your daily business when suddenly, everything turns dark, and all your electronics stop working. Power cuts are not new to many electricity consumers. Surges in power demand plus an aging power grid make outages regular occurrences. Still, it’s no fun being left in the dark, and you may wonder what’s happening. There …
Living in your own home gives you more control over your utility expenses, including your electric bill. But what if present circumstances dictate that you rent an apartment in the meantime? Does that mean you’re doomed to paying a high energy bill month after month? Not necessarily. Fortunately, you can implement easy measures to lower …
Utility bills are a form of credit, which many may not realize. Your utility company and the power provider track your utility payments and make a profile of you as a regular paying customer. This type of profile, or credit history, can then interfere with your future utility bills, setting up additional utility services, and …
An average monthly electric bill in the US is $100-120 per month. Furthermore, an average American family has 2.6 members, which brings the average electric bill per person down to some $40. However, there is more to it, as each new household member does not add the same amount of electricity use to the electric …
A microwave oven is a very practical appliance: it can cook some simple foods (no meats, please) and can reheat your leftovers. However, the energy consumption of a microwave oven is not low, so it is important to know how much power most microwaves use. A countertop microwave uses less power than a build-in large …
If you would like or already have added solar panels to your home, testing solar panels for their output is an important thing to do. This will enable you to better understand how much solar power your panels can generate, what their solar output is during the day, and finally, what is the solar panel …
If you live in Texas and would like to shop for low electricity rates, you should know the basics first. These basics about how the energy market in Texas works will help you make a good decision and will help you to better understand your electricity bill. With several dozen electricity companies and electricity providers, …
Although not readily apparent, conserving the earth’s natural resources benefit the environment. When we conserve resources, such as fossil fuels, we delay their depletion. This ensures that future generations will have some left for their use. Moreover, resource conservation also reduces greenhouse gas emissions. This lowers air pollution and mitigates the impact of climate change. …
If you would like to install a 200-watt solar panel and take the first step to energy independence, you may ask yourself: ‘How many batteries do I need for a 200-watt solar panel’? In this article, we will take you through all you need to know about solar panels. We will also take a look …
Many scammers are aware that many energy suppliers have recently increased their energy prices. For this reason, they often call or visit your home, offering a much lower energy rate, usually lower than the one your energy provider can offer you. These are known as energy scams, and your energy provider is almost never behind …
If you are moving, you should consider switching utility companies. Your current utility company does not have to be the same as the utility company in the area you are moving to, so staying aware of this and acting early enough can save you a lot of headaches when you need to transfer utilities. Utility …
Installing solar battery storage can help you gain energy independence and help you live off-grid, even with a small solar system. However, the ideal battery temperature is far from ideal most of the time. During winter, as battery temperatures drop, so does the efficiency of your battery storage structure. And while some people go for …
Texas is the second-most populous state in the nation. With so many people moving or starting families in the area, it’s only natural that there would be multiple fast-growing cities in the Lone Star State. A huge land area along with a steady economic growth are some reasons behind the spurt in population in Texas. …
FirstEnergy Pennsylvania utilities tariffed residential PTC-Default rates are set to change starting March 1, 2022. This comes as the company files new rates with the Pennsylvania PUC, with the adjustments lasting for 3 months. The PTC-Default rates refer to the all-in service rates minus the application of the State Tax Adjustment Surcharge (basically, the PTC …
PECO customers will see changes in their utility bills come March 2022. This is a result of the company’s filing of new charges with the Pennsylvania PUC. Particularly affected by the new rates are the electric Generation Supply Adjustment (GSA) charges starting March 1, 2022. The GSA (listed as the generation charge) is the main …
Commercial customers of the FirstEnergy Pennsylvania utilities can expect lower power bills starting March 1, 2022. This comes as the company files new tariffed commercial PTC-Default rates with the PUC. This covers the period beginning March 1, 2022, through May 31, 2022. The PTC-Default rates refer to the all-in default service rates excluding the State …
It would be challenging to live in a house with no power supply. But because of the rising electricity prices, a lot of households find it difficult to keep up with their utility payments. This can lead to the disconnection of their electrical supply. Another reason a home loses electricity is when there’s a power …
The U.S. has an electrical grid that is national pride. With over 120,000 miles of power cables and over 500 power supply companies working on it, it is one of the most advanced and complex in the world. However, even this electrical grid is not without faults. Any energy provider will inform you that power …
New power rates will apply for customers of Public Service Company of New Hampshire (PSNH or Eversource) starting February 1, 2022, and covering a 6-month period. That’s as the New Hampshire PUC approved the new energy service (default service) rates. The Small Customer Group, including residential customers, can expect a 20% hike in the PSNH …
Utility bills! Ugh! There’s no escaping from them, it seems. They’re like a bad dream on a loop because they keep coming month after month. While we can’t get out of paying for our utilities, there’s a way to lessen the amount they drain from our monthly budget. That’s by availing of programs offered by …
We are racing against time to find cleaner, more efficient energy sources to power our ever-increasing addiction to electricity. One potential source that we’ve barely tapped is geothermal energy – the hot air and water deep inside the Earth. Is it possible that the answer lies underneath our feet? Let’s dig in and learn how …
NSTAR (Eversource Energy) customers can expect higher electricity bills in 2022. The hike is due to the increased basic service electric rates that the utility company filed with the Massachusetts DPU for its Eastern MA service area. The higher power prices become effective on January 1, 2022. The rates mentioned here include the existing Basic …
Power rates for residential/small customer and medium commercial customer classes of Versant Power-Maine Public District (MPD, formerly Maine Public Service) will increase in 2022. This comes as the Maine PUC approves the new Standard Offer electricity rates filed by the utility company. The Versant-MPD residential and small customer Standard Offer rate of $0.060267 per kWh …
Moving to a new country or city is an exciting phase in one’s life especially if you are moving to Texas. Its cost of living is low and the market, leisure, and healthcare are thriving. However, moving to a new home oftentimes brings unnecessary stress and headache when preparation and handling of the transfer of …
Have you ever seen a wind turbine? If you have, you’ll surely agree that those gigantic blades turning in the wind are a sight to behold. You’ve also probably wondered how a wind turbine works and managed to turn those enormous propellers. It’s mind-boggling, really, considering that the bigger ones have to be transported in trucks with 100-foot trailers. But …
New basic service electricity rates will rise for NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy customers as the utility filed for the increased prices with the Massachusetts DPU. The rate hike will specifically affect consumers in the utility company’s Western Massachusetts service territory (WMA), formerly WMECO service territory, starting January 1, 2022. The new rates include …
Residential and business customers of Versant Power, Bangor Hydro District (BHE), as well as large business customers in Versant’s Maine Public District (MPS), will pay more for electricity this coming year. The increase will reflect the new Standard Offer electricity supply rates posted by the Maine Public Utilities Commission. For BHE, the current residential and …
Residential and small business customers of Connecticut Light & Power will experience a spike in their electricity bills starting January 2022. This comes from the increase in CL&P’s Standard Service rates and Last Resort Service rates. The new Standard Service rates will be in effect from January 2022 through June 2022. Meanwhile, the Last Resort …
Commercial customers of FirstEnergy Pennsylvania can expect to pay more for power towards the end of the year. This is an offshoot of the new tariffed commercial PTC-Default rates that the utility company filed with the Public Utility Commission. The increased energy prices cover a three-month period starting on December 1, 2021. The PTC-Default rates …
PPL Electric customers will be ending the year with higher electricity bills. This comes as a result of the new electricity prices posted by the utility for the period commencing on December 1, 2021. Starting December 1, 2021, the residential (RS) Price to Compare (PTC) goes up to 9.502 cents per kWh, as posted by …
At some point in your life, you might have found yourself struggling financially, and thus unable to bear your expenses. Things don’t always turn out as planned. For instance, a natural calamity, such as the February 2021 winter storm, can turn the tables against you in no time. An unprecedented visit to the hospital can …
Power consumers being serviced by United Illuminating will welcome the coming year with higher electricity bills. This is the upshot of the new default service rates that UI filed with the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA). The increased rates will be in effect beginning January 1, 2022. United Illuminating’s residential (Rate R) Standard Service …
As the world faces the threat of climate change, many homeowners factor energy efficiency when renovating their homes. But creating an energy-efficient home not only helps with the efforts to hold back global warming. It’s good for the pocket, too, as it leads to savings on energy costs. Several elements work together to make a …
Moving to a new home entails a lot of work. As you go through the numerous tasks related to relocating, it’s easy to forget to overlook important details. On top of making arrangements to transfer your belongings, you’ll need to deal with different utility companies to cancel their services. So how do you go about …
Have you ever imagined a life without electricity? Can you live without this power source? Probably not since electricity drives almost everything in today’s modern world. But there’s a protestant group in the country who aren’t as dependent on electricity as most of us. We’re talking about the Amish people. Because of their views on …
Keeping your home at a comfortable temperature uses a lot of energy. That’s because heating and cooling usually comprise half of your total electricity use. Closing air vents in unused rooms may be one energy-saving tip you’re probably considering. If you haven’t started employing that strategy, we advise you not to do so. Contrary to …
Here’s a heads up for residents of Allegheny and Beaver counties who get their electricity service from Duquesne Light. You’re likely to pay more for your consumption before the year ends if the company’s petition for a rates hike pushes through. The utility company filed for an increase in the default service rates also called …
Households serviced by Met-Ed and West Penn will find themselves paying more for electricity as the year ends. This comes as a result of the new tariffed residential PTC-Default rates that the FirstEnergy Pennsylvania utilities filed with the Pennsylvania PUC. The new rates will cover a three-month period that commences on December 1, 2021. The …
PECO customers can expect an upward swing in their electricity bills starting December 1, 2021. The hike for residential customers is pegged at 6%, while that for small industrial and commercial customers is at 8%. This comes as the energy company files for new electric Generation Supply Adjustment (GSA) charges with the Pennsylvania PUC. …
Customers of Unitil can expect a surge in their electricity bill in 2022. This comes as Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light Company d/b/a Unitil files for an increase in its electric ba-sic service rates with the Massachusetts DPU. The increased rates will cover the period starting December 1, 2021. The mark-up will see the residential …
Wind energy advances have been closely watched by renewable energy enthusiasts over the past decade. It stands to reason – not only is it the fastest-growing power source in the United States, but it also adds 100,000 jobs and 14.2 gigawatts of generation capacity to the economy annually. The energy produced from wind is clean, …
Choosing the perfect energy plan for your household is an important aspect of your personal finance and can largely affect how much you can end up paying for your electricity and gas bills. Fortunately, energy plans only come in two types – variable rate and fixed rate. Choosing between the two of them can be …
Hands up for those who hate doing the laundry. It can be quite a chore, right? But imagine if you have to hand wash and air dry your clothes and bedding just like in the old days. Luckily, we don’t have to do that anymore, thanks to modern appliances and devices. Take the clothes dryer, …
When you look at your electric bills, you may have noticed the electricity delivery charges that are included every month. We often have questions about what these charges are and why they are so high. While electricity delivery charges are part and parcel of receiving electricity from the grid, there is a real possibility that …
Letting your vacant apartment unit become somebody else’s home sweet home involves more than simply setting the rent amount. When you write the lease agreement, you’ll need to specify what comes with your tenant’s monthly payment. As the property manager or owner, you naturally want to maximize your profits and income stream, so you’ll need …
Households in Maryland will find themselves likely paying higher electricity rates as Baltimore Gas & Electric, the 200-year-old electricity and gas distribution network with 1.6M customers filed new residential rates for the three-month period starting October 1, 2021. For Schedule R residential customers, this means a 12% increase, from the current rate of 6.166¢ per …
Pennsylvanian utility customers will get an unpleasant surprise at the end of the summer in the form of higher electricity bills. The state’s four major utilities, Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power, and West Penn Power, all members of the FirstEnergy Pennsylvania group have collectively filed with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to propose new, higher default …
Electricity customers in Pennsylvania will likely be paying higher residential electricity bills while the small business electricity customers will see their bills lower this fall. PECO has filed with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for new Prices to Compare (PTCs) for residential and small business customers, starting September 1, 2021, and while the prices are …
New Hampshire households and businesses served by the utility company Eversource will pay more for electricity from August, as the New Hampshire PUC approved a new default service tariff for the period August 1, 2021, through January 31, 2022. What is the proposed increase? For Eversource residential and small commercial customers, this means a 33% …
Pennsylvanian households and businesses served by the utility company Penn Power will pay more for electricity from June 2021, if the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PPUC) approves new tariffed residential and commercial default rates, filed by the group of FirstEnergy Pennsylvania utilities. Penn Power serves approximately 165,000 customers within 1,100 square miles of western Pennsylvania. …
Pennsylvanian households and businesses served by the utility company Penelec will pay more for electricity from June 2021, if the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PPUC) approves new tariffed residential and commercial default rates, filed by the group of FirstEnergy Pennsylvania utilities. Penelec serves approximately 585,000 customers within 17,600 square miles of northern and central Pennsylvania. …
Pennsylvanian households and businesses served by the utility company Met-Ed will pay more for electricity from June 2021, if the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PPUC) approves new tariffed residential and commercial default rates, filed by the group of FirstEnergy Pennsylvania utilities. Met-Ed serves about 560,000 customers within 3,300 square miles of eastern and southeastern Pennsylvania. …
Do you get a sinking feeling every time the monthly electricity bill is about to arrive? If there only was a way to find out what the charge will be so that you could manage better. Well, there is! Today you will learn an easy way of calculating electricity bills, in just a couple of …
Electricity customers in Pennsylvania might experience changes to their residential electricity bills, starting June 1, 2021. PECO has filed with the Pennsylvania PUC for new mass Prices to Compare (PTCs) across all customer categories – Residential (R, RH), General Service (GS), Primary – Distribution Power (PD), and High – Tension Power (HT). The new proposed …
When you get your electricity bill, the chances are high that you look at the total cost first. Most likely, you stop at that and don’t bother examining the number of kilowatt-hours (kWh) you’ve consumed. Maybe you don’t even know what those numbers mean and what’s the difference between a kW and a kWh. Well, …
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has approved new tariffed commercial PTC-Default rates filed by the FirstEnergy Pennsylvania utilities, for the three-month period between March 1, 2021, through May 31, 2021. The new higher rates will impact commercial customers of Penn Power, West Penn Power, Penelec, and Met-Ed. For Penn Power commercial customers, this means a …
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has approved new tariffed commercial PTC-Default rates filed by the FirstEnergy Pennsylvania utilities, for the three-month period between March 1, 2021 through May 31, 2021. The new higher rates will impact commercial customers of Penn Power, West Penn Power, Penelec and Met-Ed. For Met-Ed commercial customers, this means a 6% …
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has approved new tariffed commercial PTC-Default rates filed by the FirstEnergy Pennsylvania utilities, for the three-month period between March 1, 2021, through May 31, 2021. The new higher rates will impact commercial customers of Penn Power, West Penn Power, Penelec and Met-Ed. For Penelec commercial customers, this means a 7% …
Pennsylvanian customers will experience changes to their residential electricity bills, starting March 1, 2021. The state’s four major utilities, Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power, and West Penn Power, all members of the FirstEnergy Pennsylvania group, have collectively filed new tariffed residential PTC-Default rates with the Pennsylvania PUC for the following three-month period. The new default electric …
Small commercial and residential customers in Pennsylvania will experience changes to their monthly electricity bills, starting March 1, 2021. PECO has filed with the Pennsylvania PUC for a new generation rate for the following three-month period. For residential customers, this means 3% decrease, from the current rate of $0.05920 per kWh to $0.05761 per kWh. …
As a business owner, you are probably always searching for opportunities to find savings that can be reinvested into growing your company. Electricity can be a big cost item so if you haven’t yet heard about TOU rates, it might be the time to see whether you can save a lot of money by switching …
If you are a city dweller, you might never have even heard the term electric cooperative. However, for those living in the rural areas of the U.S., cooperatives have long represented the only option to get access to reliable, affordable electricity. Still today, electricity cooperatives supply electricity to many homes and businesses within America. Let’s …
You have just signed the lease for your new apartment and you are ready to start your adventure, but there is one thing weighing you down. How much will the expenses be? Will the utilities be expensive? Estimating Texas your power bills can go a long way in providing you some peace of mind. Learning …
When the first piece of plastic was produced in 1907 to be used as an insulator, no one could really foresee the scale of the global plastic production that would ensue a mere 100 years later. The US now produces about 286 pounds of plastic waste per person per year and is widely considered one …
Prepaid Electricity: What is it? Pay-as-you-go (prepaid) electricity is an electric plan where you are able to pay for electricity before you use it – so that you can control how much is it going to cost you each month. Think of a prepaid phone- you top up, you use your credit to make calls …
There has never been a better time to bet on solar power – with system prices falling fast and the technology and batteries getting better. Solar energy is clean, abundant and most of all, free. Now, even households that can’t install their own rooftop panel can reap the benefits. Solar leasing – paying a fee …
A sort of a race is underway in the developed world to “go green” and preserve Mother Earth. From recycling your garbage to drinking from reusable cups and even using environmentally-friendly plant-based detergents, it seems that there are now ways to do everything with less energy. If you are yet to hop on the green wagon …
Hot showers, running a load of laundry, washing dishes – we use hot water in our homes all the time. Heating up the water requires a lot of electricity, manifesting itself in increased electric bills. One novel solution that can help to avoid this problem is solar water heating- using the sun absorbed by your …
For customers of Central Maine Power (CMP), one of the key electric and gas utilities in central and southern Maine, Christmas came a little early this year. The Main Public Utility Commission has approved the reduction of CMP Standard Offer electricity rates (commonly known as the Price to Compare) by 12%. From January, residential …
NSTAR (Eversource Energy) customers will be among the Massachusetts residents who will see their electric bills swell up next year. The utility company has filed with the Massachusetts DPU to raise both residential and commercial default electric rates (known as the ‘Price To Compare’) starting January 2021. For NSTAR residential customers, this means an increase …
Whether it’s cooling off your living space in a hot summer, or heating your home in the midst of winter, you probably agree that your HVAC system is not a cheap affair – according to ENERGYSTAR, heating and cooling your house makes up for about half of the total energy bill. No wonder we continuously …
With Christmas just a few weeks away, neighborhoods around America are converted into pockets of festive joy and bright glow of red, green, and white – string lights, tree lights, icicle lights, waving Santas, or Rudolf with a bright red neon nose. If are more of a realist, you might look at Christmas lights as not …
If you are like the rest of us, you probably don’t often think about electricity and when you do, it is usually negative connotations – when your power goes out or when you discover an outrageously high electric bill. But electric energy is actually pretty fascinating and many scientists and environmentalists forecast that in the …
Pennsylvania residential customers will soon have another energy company competing for their custom. The retail electric provider Texas Retail Energy LLC, owned by Walmart has until now supplied electricity only to its own stores, but that’s about to change. The company has recently applied for an amended license with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to service …
Connecticut customers who receive electricity from the utility company United Illuminating will see an increase on the supply side of their electric bill from next year. Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) approved an increased price for the standard tariff (also known as the Price to Compare) for residential and small commercial customers beginning January 2021. …
Connecticut residents are yet again to brace for higher electric prices as the winter approaches. Connecticut Light & Power (Eversource) utility company has received approval from the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority for increasing the standard tariff (also known as the Price to Compare) from January 2021 to June 2021 for residential and small business customers. …
As the world wraps up the already turbulent year 2020, PPL Electric customers will need to brace for another surprise – electric rate hikes. The utility company announced that from Dec. 1, the new price to compare for residential customers will go up to 7.317 cents per kWh of electricity, from the current 7.284 cents. The …
We use electricity for virtually everything in our homes, from turning on the lights, cooking, keeping our food fresh in the refrigerator to powering our TVs, phones, and laptops. Then the electricity bill arrives at the end of the month and sends u into a wave of budgetary panic. If you are one of those …
When you start thinking about reducing your energy usage and shaving off a few dollars of your electricity bill, you usually worry about things like the dishwasher, washing machine, or heating. One item you probably don’t think twice about is your light bulbs. Why? They are small, so they can’t consume that much electricity, even …
We are in the midst of a lighting revolution. In 2010, incandescent light bulbs were installed in 68% of U.S. homes but by 2016, this number dropped to 6%. What are they getting replaced by? LEDs or light-emitting diodes. It’s not surprising – LEDs are almost twice as efficient, last 25 times longer, and are …
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