Category Archives: Energy Information
The Truth About Space Heaters
Winter is still here in many parts of the country. That means cold days and nights and a lot of people investing in a space heater to warm up a room or two. You can spend a little or a … Continue reading
Out With Old Refrigerators
Want to lower your electric bill this summer? Look no further than that extra refrigerator in your home. When buying a newer, more efficient refrigerator many people move their old fridge into some remote corner of their house or garage, … Continue reading
Tagged Refrigerator, Savings
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Maintain Your HVAC System for Serious Savings
Your heating and cooling system equipment runs best when properly maintained. One of the easiest ways to maintain your system is to change your filters on a regular basis. The more clogged your filters are, the more energy is wasted … Continue reading
Tagged Cooling, filters, Heating, HVAC, maintenance, Savings
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Sensing the Savings
Did you know that lighting your home contributes about 12-15 percent of your total electric bill? Save yourself some money and invest in motion detecting lights in areas of your home that are often less occupied. This way, the light … Continue reading
Tagged lighting, lights, motion, motion detectors, motion sensors
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Co-op Saving Member-Owners Power and Money
In 2008, the Delaware Electric Cooperative (DEC) launched the Beat the Peak program in an effort to save their members power and money. In some areas, like the region that DEC provides power to, electricity is more expensive during certain … Continue reading
Tagged Energy Efficiency, peak hours, peak usage
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Water Heater Savings
Looking to save money on electricity this summer? Look no further than your water heater! Being mindful of your home’s hot water consumption is a great way to save money this summer. Using less hot water will help contribute to … Continue reading
Tagged Energy Efficiency, Heating, Savings, water, water heater
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Sizzling Summer Savings
With record high temperatures already this summer, now is a perfect time to look for ways to make your home more energy efficient. Listed below are five of the biggest energy wasters in your home. Follow these quick tips … Continue reading
Tagged filters, Heating, HVAC, lighting, Refrigerator, Savings, summer, thermostat
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Bigger Bills, Because of the Box
Do you have a satellite or cable box around your TV with recording capabilities, often called a DVR? Chances are, you do. With 160 million of these so called ‘set-top boxes’ in the United States, there is roughly one box … Continue reading
Tagged DVR, electronics, Energy Efficiency, Savings, television
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Renewable Energy Consumption in the United States
For anyone who is curious about how the U.S. generates electricity, below is an interesting Infographic. Source:LiveScience