As the weather cools down, households across the Tennessee Valley will be turning on their heat. When the temperatures drop lower and the heat comes on, we just accept that our electricity bills will climb higher. It seems like an inevitability, but does it have to be? The answer? Maybe not, if you are one […]
Confused by which light bulb to buy? We’ve put together a short primer to (ahem!) “shine some light” on the topic for you. Here’s the key thing to know about light bulbs. If you buy junk, you’ll get junk. Quick facts: It used to be that wattage of the bulb determined what you needed to
So what is demand response? It is a change in USAGE of energy of an electric utility customer to better match the demand for power with the supply. It can also be thought of as a method of how electric companies compensate for the extra energy used during a “peak time”. When you hear “peak
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It’s that time of the month: bills. You go to your mailbox and get those white envelopes. You get to your utility bill and open it up. All the other times you’ve gotten this bill, you just look at the amount you owe, write the check, and you’re done with it. But, this time, you
We don’t want you to get the wrong idea. Going solar is NOT the only way to save energy! We know that many of you have seen amazing energy (and money) savings with some simple changes around your home or business. Heck, Randy at Avion Solutions saved over 41% on their energy bills by simply
What is Energy Efficiency? We talk a lot about energy efficiency around here. It’s one of our core values because we can’t reach net zero without it. But, what is energy efficiency? What does it even mean? Energy efficiency is doing the same things you always do, but using less energy to do them. Remember
Heating and cooling costs typically account for more than half of your utility bill, according to the Department of Energy. If you ask us, that is just crazy. So what can you do about it? How about “HVAC Hypermiling”? What is Hypermiling? The term hypermiling was originally used in automotive circles to describe people who
Sustainable Energy Superstars – Rick and Pat Trescott Recently we had the pleasure of visiting the home of Rick and Pat Trescott. They are a couple of real Sustainable Energy Superstars from the ground up. While many people would write off a 50-year-old home as not worth the effort, Rick and Pat have instead done everything
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Did you know that making one simple change can save both energy and save you money? A push of a button or a twist of a dial on your washing machine could save you as much as $250 a year. Washing your clothes in cold water instead of hot or warm water takes very little
