energy-tips

Thanks to lots of handy new gadgets that are now on the market, killing an energy vampire is much, much easier. The “energy vampires” in your home are those always-on appliances and other electrical devices that use a shocking amount of energy, even when you’ve turned them off. How to reduce their electrical consumption? Here are our favorite tools:

You do your best to be a responsible energy consumer, but even though you turn off lights as you leave the room and dutifully turn off other appliances and devices when you’re not using them, many of those items, even when not turned on, still require a shocking amount of energy.

You hear a lot about energy independence these days, particularly when the conversation of renewable energy is brought up. If the first thought of energy independence that comes to mind is being completely detached from the grid, you might want to think again!

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In the early 1900s, about 4,000 electric companies operated independently from one another. After World War II, the utilities began connecting to other providers to help improve reliability and reduce the cost of electrical generation and storage. The continental U.S. is now connected by one power grid comprised of three main interconnections: one covers the area west of the Rocky Mountains; the second covers everything east of the Rockies and part of the Texas panhandle; the third covers the rest of Texas.

The energy industry in the United States is seeing sweeping changes as consumers and energy providers begin paying more attention to how we produce energy, how we use it, and how it affects our environment.

The energy industry in the United States is seeing sweeping changes as consumers and energy providers begin paying more attention to how we produce energy, how we use it, and how it affects our environment. If you’ve heard that a solar PV system is a great move but don’t think you have the time to really understand this exciting form of energy, think again. 

Solar energy is on the rise. Within the U.S. in 2018 alone, a new solar project was installed every 100 seconds. The increase in popularity can be attributed to a number of items. First, consumers are wising-up to the fact that their own solar energy system can release them from the dependence of energy providers (and their incessant rate increases), all while saving them money with no added harm to the environment.

After your new solar panels are up and running and saving you money on electricity, you may find your neighbors eyeing your home and wondering if they should look into switching to solar. When they ask you about it, and you tell them the benefits you’re enjoying, don’t be surprised if you create a little good-natured jealousy among your friends. Why?

People considering equipping their homes with solar power often wonder what kind of involvement with the system will be required of them after the installation.