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Home Tech on a Budget

Home Tech on a Budget

When upgrading to smart technology at home, consider the purchase cost and long-term savings. For example, you may pay a little more for a product with the latest technology, but it could result in significant yearly savings over the appliance’s lifetime. Here are some smart devices that will take the work out of saving energy.

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Where the Rubber Meets the Road

Where the Rubber Meets the Road

With a variety of options on the market, consumers who are shopping for a new vehicle have a lot to consider these days. Should they buy another gas-powered internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle? Should they go fully electric? What about a hybrid?

Getting It All Together

Getting It All Together

Are all your smart devices secure? October 2024 by Ryan Newlon, Contributing Writer October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and while we should always be vigilant of the latest cyber threats and risks, this is a great time of year to raise awareness about...

Keep Your Money Grounded

Keep Your Money Grounded

Finding hidden energy savings in your attic October 2024 by Miranda Boutelle, Contributing Columnist Q: Do you have any tips on finding hidden energy savings in my home? A: I’ve been in a lot of homes. One common hiding spot for energy savings is the attic. It is also...

Beep, Beep!

Beep, Beep!

Low-speed electric vehicles are an alternative to full-size models October 2024 story courtesy of Brandpoint Spend a few days in a waterfront town, vacation destination or a golf community, and you’ll likely see a surge of low-speed electric vehicles on neighborhood...

Preparing for a Bright Future

Preparing for a Bright Future

Energy innovation creates new career opportunities October 2024 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist You may never have heard of an energy storage specialist or a smart grid engineer, but you’ll want to know that some brilliant people are currently serving in those...

Going All In

Going All In

Introducing the drawer-style microwave September 2024 story courtesy of StatePoint Media As one of the most useful appliances in any kitchen, it’s no surprise that microwave ovens can be found in at least 90% of U.S. households, according to the Bureau of Labor and...

An Upgrade Courtesy of Uncle Sam

An Upgrade Courtesy of Uncle Sam

Federal tax credits, incentives and rebates for home improvements September 2024 by Miranda Boutelle, Contributing Columnist Q: How do I use federal tax credits and rebates to upgrade my home? A: Tax credits and...

Steering Toward the Future

Steering Toward the Future

Preparing the grid for electric vehicles  September 2024 by Jennah Denney, Contributing Columnist Electric vehicles are more than just a trend; many see them as a shift toward a new transportation and energy use era. According to the U.S. Energy Information...