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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...
Getting the Lights Back On
Anatomy of a power outage June 2024 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist A stray bolt of lightning connects a menacing cloud with a power pole about a mile east of your home. Your lights flicker briefly before going out. Things become eerily quiet as all your home’s...
Chilling Out
Tips on how to stay cool and be eco-friendly June 2024 story courtesy of Family Features Updating your HVAC system to cool your home smartly and sustainably involves several steps that not only improve energy efficiency, but can also reduce environmental impact....
Maintaining Grid Resiliency
A variety of factors like extreme weather and increased use of renewable energy are affecting the electric utility industry so much that there’s even a new way to talk about it: resilience.
Should I Change My Charging Habits
Many of us are so connected to our phones, tablets and laptops that we panic when their battery nears the dreaded 0% mark.
Wired For Success
A national “Most Wired” award has been earned by UVA Health for its advanced use of technology to bolster high-quality patient care.
Holiday Wish List
You may be wondering what the perfect gift for friends and family this year might be, with energy prices increasing so much. Here are some ideas for your shopping list that can bring value beyond the gift itself—because these actually cut costs and save energy.
A Gift of Savings
How can I save energy at home during the holiday season?
How The Grid Keeps Reliable Power Flowing
The North American Electric Reliability Corp., known as NERC, recently graded the nation’s grid on reliability.