How to Keep Your Refrigerator Running Efficiently
There are countless ways you can cut electricity costs around your home and the best places to start are on your major appliances. Your refrigerator is likely one of the most energy-consuming pieces in your home and if it is not running efficiently, you could be paying hundreds of dollars in electricity bills […]
Continue Reading →What is LED Lighting & How Can It Help Me?
You likely have heard about LED lighting over the past five years as it has grown in popularity. What you may not have heard is what exactly LED lighting is, how it works, and why you should care. Continue reading for everything you need to know about LED lighting. What Does LED Mean? The […]
Continue Reading →Ways to Cut Your Electricity Bill This Month
Has your electricity bill been high lately? Are you looking for ways to cut down on electricity and save money? Look no further! Read our tips below for ways to cut your electricity bill now. Install Dimmers– Most lights emit more light than we actually need. Instead of using more electricity than necessary, install dimmer […]
Continue Reading →How Much Electricity Do We Consume?
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports, the national average is 909 kilowatt hours with a monthly electric cost of $110.00. Electric costs vary by state and electrical usage depends on how hot or cold it is as well as if you’re in an urban or suburban area. Compared to other countries, the […]
Continue Reading →How Can I Make My Refrigerator More Efficient?
Utility bills can shoot through the roof due to the refrigerator soaking up electricity. Fortunately, there are a few tricks you can take to make your fridge more energy efficient. 1. Regulate your temperature without turning it down to the lowest setting. Keep the temperature lower than recommended to save on electric bills. 2. Be […]
Continue Reading →Winter Electrical Safety Tips
Winter is on its way! To most people in New England, that means a few things; make sure you take out your shovels, the sleds are ready to go and to stock the house with a lot of hot chocolate. Those are important, but they are a little more fun than functional. There are some […]
Continue Reading →Turn Your Home Green to Save some Green
Green is definitely the new black, and by that I mean that making your home environmentally friendly and energy efficient is the hottest new trend for homeowners. Not only does becoming energy efficient save you money on your bills and lower you energy consumption but it also increases re-sale value of your home. When purchasing […]
Continue Reading →Benefits of Automated Home Systems & Smartphone or Tablet Apps
Remember the days when you had to get up to change the channel on your television? Now if you can’t find your remote, getting up to change the channel seems like a huge chore. Like a remote control, an automated home system controlled by your smartphone or tablet device will change the way that you […]
Continue Reading →The Temperature Increasing Doesn’t Mean your Energy Bill has to
The summer in New England is a very unpredictable season, but what we all predict when June comes upon us is; an increased electric bill. However just because the temperature increases does not mean that your electric bill has to as well. There are a lot of easy things that you can do to keep […]
Continue Reading →What Light Bulbs To Use This Winter
As winter closes in the days are shorter and the nights seem darker. The lights in your home are now on for a longer period of time and will be using more energy. It is possible to cut down the costs with a simple light bulb change. One of the simplest things you can do is […]
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