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
The Evolution of LEDs and Ways to Use Them
For decades a light bulb was a light bulb but scientists discovered 90% of energy usage from a traditional incandescent was emitted through heat, not light. The goal was to create a bulb that
Defining Peak Hours and How to Save Peak Energy
A lot of us are familiar with rush hour during our commute to and from work but what about rush hour (or peak hours) for energy usage? Deregulation was implemented in the late 1990s to
Celebrate! 4 Ways to Minimize Your Carbon Footprint Independence Day Weekend
Did you know most American families used wood as their primary source of energy back in 1776? A lot has changed since then, including our knowledge on energy efficiency. Let’s face it, we’re all
Save Energy to Save the Environment
If every U.S. household traded out just one incandescent light bulb for an LED one, the reduction in pollution would be the equivalent of taking almost 700K cars off the road. When we think
