What is a Smart Meter?
Smart meters are an upgraded version of traditional gas and electricity meters, offering real-time data collection, as well as greater accuracy, reliability, and transparency. Whether you’re a homeowner or small business owner, understanding smart
What’s the Difference Between a Boiler vs. Furnace?
Deciding whether to install a boiler vs. furnace has a huge effect on your energy costs and personal comfort. Because each system operates in a fundamentally different way, homeowners should not only consider their heating
What Does the ESID on Your Electric Bill Mean?
If you live in a state with a deregulated electricity market (which includes MD, NY, and PA; the states Agway serves), where you’re free to purchase energy from independent suppliers rather than state-owned utilities, you
What is Green Energy?
Green energy is any power source that doesn’t pollute and can be renewed through natural processes at a greater rate than it’s consumed. Oil, gas, and coal, for example, are technically renewable, but because they
How to Prepare for a Blackout
Blackouts can happen at any time. Storms knock over power lines. Power plants suffer mechanical failures. Electrical grids become overwhelmed. No matter the cause, once the power’s out, it might not come back for several
