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Three Ways We Lower Winter Energy Costs

We have been experiencing some pretty cold weather here, with slow, sleet and wintry wind chills that make it dangerous to be outside, unprotected, for any length of time. Naturally, as we use more energy to heat our home, our costs for this month (and the next few) will be higher than normal. A couple of years ago, we installed new energy-efficient windows and insulated the attic and the basement, two moves that really helped our bills. Still, each year, there are some simple methods that can be used to reduce the winter energy costs even more. They don’t require … Continue reading →

You Might Not Need to Turn up the Heat Yet

Have you ever walked into someone’s home and felt like you stepped into an oven? It happens a lot with people who get cold easily. It also happens quite often when the weather first begins to change, because we are not used to the chill. However, there are better ways to get warm than cranking up the thermostat. Instead of immediately reaching to turn up the heat, try slipping into a warm sweater or robe. Grab a cozy throw. Colder weather is a great reason to squeeze in some extra snuggling, too. It also makes sense to put something on … Continue reading →

Prepaid Electricity

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Do you ever feel like your electric bills are totally unpredictable? Do you try to stick within a budget but just don’t know how to budget your fluctuating energy costs? The truth is that electricity costs can often be difficult to predict and control. Fortunately, prepaid energy programs are becoming more common around the globe and have even made their way into the United States. Salt River Project (SRP), a utilities company servicing the Phoenix metropolitan area, began implementing a prepaid electricity system over ten years ago. The program is basically a pay-as-you-go energy alternative called M-Power. M-Power customers purchase … Continue reading →

Use a Little Less…Energy

Some of us are in the habit of wasting not only earth’s resources, but also our own hard-earned money. If that includes you, then it’s time to start questioning how much you use everyday things. Even those that are generally cautious about not wasting resources can probably find ways to improve. There are a lot of ways that all of us can eliminate waste. Here’s the first step to using less: USE LESS ENERGY. There are a number of things you can do to make your home more energy efficient. Some of the small and simple ways to save energy … Continue reading →