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The words "Solar Water Heaters" over an image of a solar water heater on the roof of a home, turning the sun's energy into hot water.
Energy EfficiencySolar Water Heaters: Definition, Pros, Cons, and Alternatives

Everything you need to know about solar water heaters to determine if one is right for your hot water needs, including pros & cons of different options.

February 15, 2024
The words "Guide To Heat Pumps" over an image of a modern heat pump system, representing how heat pumps work, the different types of heat pumps available, heat pump benefits, and what to consider when buying a heat pump unit for your home.
Energy EfficiencyHomeowner’s Guide to Heat Pumps

How heat pumps work, the different types of heat pumps available, heat pump benefits, and what to consider when buying one for your home.

November 1, 2022
The words "Fall Home Maintenance Checklist" over an image of autumn leaves, representing the most important fall maintenance checklist items that homeowners should consider to help keep their home in tip-top shape all winter long.
Energy EfficiencyFall Home Maintenance Checklist and Tips To Boost Home Energy Efficiency

The most important fall maintenance checklist items that you should consider to help keep your home in tip-top shape all winter long.

October 31, 2022
The words "Reasons To Save Energy" over an image of LED, CFL, and traditional light bulbs, representing easy ways to save money when you conserve energy, and the relationship between energy conservation and clean energy.
Energy EfficiencyReasons You Should Save Energy

Reasons you should save energy, easy ways to save money when you conserve energy, and the relationship between energy conservation and clean energy.

August 29, 2022
The words "Electric Water Heater" over an image of a futuristic-looking tankless electric water heater, representing the benefits of an electric water heater over a natural gas powered or fossil fuel powered water heater.
Energy EfficiencyGuide to Electric Water Heaters

What an electric water heater is, pros and cons vs gas water heaters, costs and benefits, buyers guide, and tips on how to shop for electric water heaters.

June 29, 2022
The words "Air Conditioner Temperature" over an image of a mini split AC unit, representing the ideal summer air conditioner temperature and settings to use to save money, help the environment, and combat global warming.
Energy EfficiencyWhat Temperature Should I Set My Air Conditioner In The Summer?

Guidelines for summer thermostat settings and energy efficiency tips, so you can keep your home comfortable and save on air conditioner costs.

June 23, 2022
The words "Energy Deregulation" in white, over top of a green, blue, and black diagram representing the electricity grid.
Energy EfficiencyEnergy Deregulation: A Guide

How energy deregulation works, the history of deregulated energy, benefits and drawbacks of energy deregulation, and how deregulation impacts solar homes.

March 24, 2022
A blue house made of numbers and an electricity flow diagram, with the words "Home Energy Monitors" over top, representing how energy monitoring systems can provide more visibility into a home’s energy management, production, and consumption.
Energy EfficiencyUnderstanding Home Energy Monitors

What a home energy monitor is, how these monitors work, the benefits of monitoring your home’s energy, and how to choose the best home energy monitor.

March 10, 2022
The words "Vampire Energy" in blue over a white and blue background, with an electrical outlet and a plug on the right, representing vampire power and proven ways to get rid of it.
Energy EfficiencyVampire Energy Guide

Vampire energy is the electricity used by electronic devices and appliances, even when they are turned off. We look at proven ways to get rid of vampire power.

February 11, 2022