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Testing Your Energy IQ

Testing Your Energy IQ

Intelligent insights about buying smart appliances January-February 2025 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist This time of year, retailers start trumpeting deep discounts on home appliances. That’s great if you’ve considered replacing some of your home’s tired...

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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.

Opening Up the Future

Opening Up the Future

Today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders. Young people aspiring to become prominent business professionals can now get a head start on the knowledge and skills necessary to become successful entrepreneurs before they leave high school.

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...

Preventing Gridlock 

Preventing Gridlock 

The difference between baseload and intermittent power  August 2024 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist It’s one of those incredibly hot days when even the air becomes unbearable. You crank up the air conditioner on the way home from work, and the first thing you...

Plugging Into Knowledge

Plugging Into Knowledge

A guide to electric vehicle ownership August 2024 by Jennah Denney, Contributing Columnist The automotive industry is undergoing a transformative shift as some consumers are making the switch to electric vehicles. At first glance, electric vehicles offer numerous...

A Heated Conversation

A Heated Conversation

Air conditioning is a benefit of heat pump technology August 2024 by Miranda Boutelle, Contributing Columnist Q: My heating system is 10-plus years old, and I want to switch to a heat pump. Can you help me choose...