Days are getting shorter and more energy is used to light our homes and businesses. This means it could be a good time to switch to energy efficient light bulbs such as light emitting diodes (LEDs) or compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). However, it is good to have a plan of attack when upgrading to energy efficient…

Snow on the ground, cold temperatures and gusty winds; it looks like old man winter has decided to come early this year. Early signs are pointing to it be a harsh winter like last years. Which begs a question: Is your home prepared for winter?   Here is a checklist…

Winter has arrived once again, which means cold weather, wind and snow will be the new normal for a while. Our winters can make cold drafts and lacking insulation all the more noticeable. Not to mention the increased energy bills.   One area of concern for energy bills during the…

Did you know electronics can draw power even when not in use? This wasted energy is known as “vampire loads.” Vampire loads add up to about $200 dollars in yearly energy costs for the average home.   Electronic devices alone don’t draw much energy or add much to an energy…

The Snowpocalypse. Snowmageddon. The Polar Vortex. Whatever you called it, last winter was one of our worst yet. Record snowfalls, cold temps long after spring should have sprung, and those relentless heating bills – it seems winter never fails to leave a sour taste in our mouths. But when the snow…