Energy Conservation vs. Energy Efficiency
Concerns about global warming and rising energy costs have made conservation and efficiency a top priority for homeowners, businesses, and communities all across the country. Though often conflated, efficiency and conservation are distinct strategies designed
How to Read an Electric Bill – Everything You Need to Know
Knowing how to read an electric bill helps you assess consumption patterns, manage your energy budget, and spot accounting errors. Too often, homeowners don’t understand the fees they're being charged or how to track
Energy Deregulation Explained: How It Affects You in NY and PA
New York and Pennsylvania were two of the first states to deregulate their energy markets. Until 1996, public utilities supplied all of their electricity and natural gas. Energy deregulation allowed private organizations to operate
ESCO Explained: What Is an Energy Service Company?
In a regulated energy market, public utilities are responsible for all the power, services, and infrastructure in your area. However, in a deregulated market, many of these tasks are performed by private entities known
New York Power to Choose
Until the 1990s, New York’s gas and electricity was entirely controlled by local utility providers, who set prices for every business and homeowner. When the state deregulated its energy market in the late 1990s,
