What is Electricity Load?
Electricity load is the amount of electrical power being used at a specific moment in time. Every appliance, device, and system in your home contributes to your electrical load. Understanding this can help you
What to Do If Your Upstairs is Hot and Downstairs is Cold?
Uneven temperatures are a common issue in two-story houses. Even though it’s hot upstairs, it's often cold downstairs. To a certain extent, this problem is unavoidable. Hot air rises while cold air sinks, so
How Much Electricity Do Christmas Lights Use?
It’s natural for homeowners to ask themselves, “How much electricity do Christmas lights use?” Though your holiday decorations probably won’t cause a power shortage the way Clark Griswold’s did in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,
What is the Best Temperature For a Heater in Winter?
As the weather turns and temperatures drop, managing energy costs becomes more of a challenge. With natural gas and electricity prices expected to rise this year, finding the most energy-efficient temperature setting is one
Fall and Winter Energy Saving Tips
As summer fades and temperatures drop, utility bills generally start to climb. Homeowners switch their lights on earlier and run their furnaces well into the night. Fortunately, there are a few simple ways to
