Electricity may be clean but it’s not free. Until a way is found to grab it out of the atmosphere, some energy source must be consumed to run the turbines that generate it. And in case you haven’t noticed, the main sources of that energy especially natural gas,…

To promote 2022’s Electrical Safety Month this May, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is focusing on ways to work toward a “net neutral” energy profile for homes, businesses, and institutions through what they call Energy Resilience. It’s a particularly well-timed campaign for this year…

According to a recent article in Car and Driver magazine, all electric vehicles (EVs) can store enough energy to power a home for several days, at least in theory. The tricky part is converting that energy to usable AC…

As we emerge from the Old New Normal (COVID) to the New New Normal (inflation),we’re looking at cost increases the likes of which we haven’t seen in 40 years. We see it every day at places like the gas pump and grocery store, but what about your home…

As gasoline prices go up and electric vehicle (EV) prices come down (a little), more people are looking to add an EV to their personal transportation. But before you take the plunge, there are some things you need to know.

First, There’s the Economics
Electric vehicles aren’t…

Have a house built in the 60s or 70s? Looking at a fixer-upper from that era? Chances are it may have aluminum wiring. And that could mean trouble.

But first, a little background.

The Aluminum Wiring Boom
Copper prices spiked beginning around 1964 causing many makers of…