Deciding what temperature to wash your clothes on may feel like an art, but it is actually a science. While laundry is quite the chore, it is also quite a high electricity use chore in your household. Between operating the washing machine and the dryer, as well as heating up water if necessary, there is a lot of power used with each wash load—but knowing what temperature to use for certain situations can help you save. Read on →

Deciding what temperature to keep your refrigerator and your freezer set to is about more than simply personal preference. Keeping food refrigerated and frozen at the optimal temperature has a whole host of benefits, including lasting longer in storage and reducing the opportunity for the bacteria that causes some food-borne illnesses to thrive, too. Below, we will be looking at how to store your food safely in your refrigerator and freezer to save you money on your electricity all while keeping your food safe to eat for a long period of time. Read on →

As the weather turns cooler and we approach the apex of winter, it is important to make sure that your home is a comfortable, warm place for you to be. While we do not have winters here that get as cold as other places in the country, it can still get quite chilly for us and it is important to be prepared. Space heaters are a common solution to the problem, but do they actually save money? Read on →

If you have ever experienced severe weather that knocks your power out—as most of us in the area have—you can likely recall how inconvenient that was to your daily life. While in most cases, the power will only go out for a few minutes or a few hours, prolonged power outages can and do happen, especially after extremely severe storms that have high winds. For this reason, more people are considering purchasing a generator for their homes, but anyone who has researched this will know how overwhelming it is! Read on →

Daylight saving time is something that the majority of the United States recognizes, but have you ever stopped to consider what exactly It is? While longer summer days certainly feel like a treat, that is not the only reason why daylight saving time is still around. If you have ever wondered about this interesting, clock-changing, sometimes confusing phenomenon, you are in the right place! Below, we have some fun facts about daylight saving time that you can share with friends and family ahead of this upcoming clock change. Read on →

If you have bought light bulbs lately, you have likely been inundated with more info than you would ever want about watts, lumens and tone of light a bulb produces—and all that is on the box! Deciphering what type of light bulb you need for a particular fixture can seem rather complicated if you are not sure what these terms mean. Determining watts, lumens and light efficacy is an important part of picking out the appropriate lighting for a room, but if you are not sure where to begin, we can help. Read on →

We know that it still feels like summer is here due to the persistent heat, but rest assured, winter will be knocking on our door as soon as we know it! While we certainly do not experience winters as severe as other parts of the country, our cold season is still nothing to disregard. When the nights get longer and the temperatures get lower, your heating unit will have to work hard to keep things cozy in your home—plus, you are likely to see a higher electricity bill due to more light usage in the evenings, too! Read on →

For every household, the cost of electricity is an inevitable expense that must be paid each month—however, did you know you might be paying too much? It is estimated that the average United States household could save up to 25% on their monthly electricity bills by simply being conscious of wasted energy around the home. Wasted energy is about more than simply leaving the lights on when you are not using a room (though that can cost you, too). Read on →

Cooking is a great alternative to eating out if you are trying to save money, but cooking in the summer can be a tough thing to enjoy! Not only does using your stove and oven make things uncomfortably warm, but it also requires quite a bit of electricity—both to power the cooking appliances and to power your AC system, which has to work harder to keep things cool. This is one of the many reasons why grilling is a great summertime activity. Read on →

Lighting plays a big role in our day-to-day lives, and choosing the right type of lighting can completely transform the way a room feels. However, when faced with the light bulb selection at the hardware store, it can be extremely overwhelming! Between varying sizes, wattages, color profiles and energy efficiency rating, there is a lot that goes into the decision of choosing lighting for your home. While you may know that LED bulbs are the most efficient option for your home by far, even if you narrow it down to only LED bulbs, there are still plenty of options to choose from. Read on →