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Home Electrification
The Energy Vampires Lurking in My Home, and Yours!

Energy vampires are a drain on wallets and the grid. Here’s how many I found lurking in my home.

October 31, 2025
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Andrew Blok

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Home Electrification
What’s the Average Household Electricity Bill in 2025?

Electric rates and utility bills are going up on average. Factors all around the world affect energy prices. What can you do about how much you pay for power?

October 31, 2025
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Andrew Giermak

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Home Electrification
How Long Does an EV Battery Last?

The factors that affect an electric vehicle’s battery’s likely lifespan: battery cycles, capacity, charging, and state of charge.

October 31, 2025
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Andrew Giermak

An outdoor air conditioning or heat pump unit on a cold morning.
Home Electrification
Electric Heating Options for Your Home

Heat pumps, furnaces, and baseboard heating are electric HVAC options with pros and cons to each. A modern energy-efficient heat pump could be best for your home.

October 27, 2025
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Andrew Giermak

Home Electrification
How to Use Window Coverings for Energy Efficiency

New window coverings, like blinds, curtains, shades, and awnings, may save you money and energy by letting you use less heating and cooling year-round.

October 24, 2025
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Andrew Giermak

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Home Electrification
Electric vs. Gas Tankless Water Heater

Comparing electric tankless water heaters and gas tankless water heaters cost, installation, efficiency, maintenance, and flow rate.

October 15, 2025
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Andrew Giermak

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Home Electrification
Palmetto’s Comfort Plan Arrives Just in Time for Sweater Weather

Reliable heating and cooling. HVAC maintenance and service included. All for one low monthly price.

October 14, 2025
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Andrew Blok

Utility meters in rows on an exterior wall.
Home Electrification
How Do I Find My Gas and Electric Company?

Contacting your electricity supplier or gas company is important when you move into a new home, or have an emergency or problem such as an outage or gas leak.

October 14, 2025
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Andrew Giermak

Plugging in an EV at home.
Home Electrification
Level 1 vs. Level 2 EV Chargers

Level 1 EV chargers and level 2 EV chargers are options for charging your electric vehicle at home. Know the difference in speed, cost, and features.

September 29, 2025
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Andrew Giermak