When the power goes off, it seems that everything stands still. Unfortunately, things stand still quite often. The average American experiences at least one electric interruption every year. Losing electricity is disruptive and disorientating. Did you know that Ohio and Michigan are among the top states to experience power outages? This is largely due to […]
While the country is spending more time inside, the temperature outside is heating up for what’s expected to be a “hotter-than-average” summer, which means you’re likely using up more energy than usual and ultimately spending more money. However, we have some simple and easy hacks that will help you use less energy this summer while […]
Your central air conditioning unit may be the most important and most-used appliance in your home in the summer (perhaps only second to the toilet!). But unfortunately, these A/C units tend to go on the fritz right when we need them most. As we head into the dog days of summer, use these tips to […]
It’s that time of year again! Winter seems to have said it’s final goodbye, and warm temperatures are becoming more than just a sporadic visitor. If you’re like most of us, the sun is shining on your to-do list and the number of the home projects to get finished before the summer arrives is growing […]
It seems nowadays that everyone is talking about saving energy, which of course, translates to saving money. It’s unfortunate, however, that everything we read and hear just isn’t true! So, to save you some time, energy AND money, let us debunk some common energy-saving myths. Debunked Myths & the Real Facts About Energy Will New […]
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so you’re probably getting excited to spend time with family and friends and deciding which side dishes will accompany the beautiful, glistening turkey. Should you make pumpkin pie, pecan pie, or both? While Thanksgiving is all about the amazing food and good times with loved ones, it’s also responsible […]
Over the past ten years, more and more Ohioans have been taking advantage of deregulation to help control the price they pay for their energy supply through something called an energy aggregation program. Instead of the utility company giving all customers the same default rate, deregulation encourages competition by giving customers a choice when it […]
With the days of writing checks long gone, it’s easy to let months pass without really checking your regular bills. When it comes to our energy costs, we tend to deem it a necessary expense, without really considering if it’s possible to decrease it. The truth is that by making a few changes in our […]