When we think about the interior design for our home, we may focus on flooring and furniture, but wood floors and a red couch can end up looking all wrong without the right lighting. Your home is your sanctuary, and each room should feel calming and comfortable—two tones that can be set by your light choices. In today’s world, it is not only essential to make our homes so multifunctional that we can rest, play and work all in the same place, but it is also necessary to ensure our home and everything in it is saving as much energy as possible. Read on →

There is a dark and sinister force out there waiting to suck your…electricity. If your childhood fears have kicked in, don’t worry. Vampires aren’t actually real, but vampire energy is and it could be adding a good bit (or shall we say bite?) to your electrical bill. Vampire energy, or standby power, is electricity drawn by devices when they are not in use. In today’s world where just about everything needs to plug in to charge, these appliances and other tools can really be adding to your total electric load. Read on →

While many people associate high electric bills with bitterly cold winters, here in the Southeast, we typically have extremely hot summers to worry about. With the heat and humidity that are common in our region from May to October, you may feel like your HVAC system never stops running to keep your home cool. While we certainly can’t change the weather, there are some ways we can reduce our electricity bills, even when it is sweltering! Read on →

As spring approaches and the average daily temperatures start to rise, your HVAC system is about to become an integral part of your daily life once more. Because we get our fair share of humid, sweltering days here, it may seem like there is nothing you can do to save on your electricity bill in the summer months—but we’re here to tell you that is not the case! A home’s heating and cooling costs accounts for about half of its total energy usage, and while hot weather will always make your total energy expenditure rise, we have some helpful tips so you can save and still stay comfortable in the heat. Read on →

Your oven and stove is likely one of your most used appliances in your home. Doing everything from sautéing veggies to baking cookies, a basic range offers a lot of utility—and with new features like air frying and convection becoming more and more commonplace, newer models can do far more than the basics of cooking. In addition to getting more features, newer ranges tend to be more energy-efficient as well. Read on →

Maintaining your heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system is an important part of homeownership. In most seasons, heating or cooling is vital to your house remaining comfortable inside—which is why many people choose to have their annual HVAC service call in the spring, before the heat of summer kicks in! While getting your HVAC system serviced without anything being wrong may seem counterintuitive, it is actually the best way to ensure that your system provides you with fantastic service for many years to come. Read on →

It seems like Edison light bulbs are all over the place these days—from trendy restaurants to upscale stores, these vintage-inspired lightbulbs create a warm glow that certainly stands out from standard fluorescents or white lighting. However, while stylish, these bulbs have gained a reputation as being less than energy-efficient. While it is true that these light bulbs were once rather costly fixtures, that is not always the case today. Read on →

Did you know that small businesses in the United States spend more than $60 billion each year on energy? Even for the careful, budgeting business owner, energy-saving measures are often overlooked as a cost-effective strategy. Many business owners assume that any energy-saving measures would cost money to be implemented, and this, on top of the planning they require, can be a detractor for taking any action at all. Fortunately, we are here to tell you that saving energy does not have to be a major investment on the part of your business. Read on →

Turning your lights off when you leave the room sounds like a simple enough trick for saving money, right? However, what started out as simple advice has certainly become a hot button topic. You may have heard that it is a myth that this is a savings strategy, or that turning lights on and off can actually cost you more in the long run—so how do you know what to believe? Read on →

We all know that proper warehousing is so important to fulfillment and merchandising, but did you know that it can also be an important component for your business’ saving strategy, too? Warehouses are one of the biggest overheads for businesses that carry inventory—in fact, it is estimated that warehousing costs can account for up to 10% of a company’s revenue The cost of illuminating, heating and cooling a warehouse can quickly grow astronomical, but by making your facility more energy-efficient, you can quickly find creative ways to save. Read on →