According to the US Energy Information Administration, the average annual electricity consumption in 2020 for a U.S. residential utility customer was 10,715 kilowatt hours (kWh) or about 893 kWh per month. At 14,400 kWh per customer, Louisiana had the highest annual consumption and Hawaii had the lowest at…

If you see an electric vehicle (EV) in your future, there are some things you can do to lower the costs of installing a home charging station.

To get the best value from your charger, you’ll need what’s known as a Level 2…

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…