A car or truck run by batteries doesn’t emit greenhouse gasses. That’s a fact. But it’s not the whole story. Owning and operating an electric vehicle isn’t as simple as it seems. Like most choices, it comes with trade-offs.  Here’s a look at some of the most significant…

Energy costs are rising faster than the summer temperatures. Combined with the worst inflation in 40 years, this double-whammy can really strain your family budget.

Since central air conditioning is one of the biggest users of electricity in the summer months, smart consumers are looking for ways to…

Overall inflation is hitting 40-year highs with rates topping 8% every month this year. Bad as that is, electric rates are climbing even higher.

With bills jumping as much as 40% during the heaviest use summer months, cutting back energy use even a little can add up to…

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer and this year pent-up vagabonds promise to make this the heaviest travel season in years. If you’re among the millions heading out this summer, keep your home safe and secure during your absence by following these tips before you leave…

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…