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LED vs. incandescent holiday lights: Which one is better? What is an LED? Light emitting diodes, or LEDs, are small light sources that are illuminated by the movement of electrons through a semiconductor material. LEDs are more efficient, durable, versatile and longer lasting than incandescent and fluorescent lighting. LED Christmas lights last longer & use less energy As t ...

Phantom energy: Do appliances use electricity when plugged in but turned off? The short answer is yes! A variety of different electronic devices and appliances, including televisions, toasters, lamps, and more, when plugged in, can consume electricity even when they’re turned off. This phenomenon is commonly referred to as a “phantom load” or “vampire energy.” A phantom load is ...

Beginner's guide to home insulation What is the purpose of home insulation? Adding insulation to your home can be one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to reduce energy costs. Proper insulation protects a home from outside hot or cold temperatures and air leaks and controls moisture. You can increase the comfort of your home while reducing your heating and cooling nee ...

Do I Need a Home Energy Audit? Regardless of how careful you are regarding your energy use, it can be challenging to keep tabs on every area where your home is losing electricity. Home energy assessments can help by showing you how to improve your home's energy usage.   What is a home energy audit? A home energy audit assesses your home’s energy use, where electricity is wasted ...

Summer energy-saving tips As summer temperatures rise, the heat from a humid, sweltering day can be miserable. Few feelings are more relieving than being able to step into your home and have perfectly conditioned air to greet you at the door. However, the comfort that is delivered by your air conditioner comes at a cost. High electric bills can cause you to break a sweat if you ...

Can Electric Space Heaters Save You Money? You may already know the answer. When outside temperatures drop, it is common to turn up the heat in your home. However, you may be looking for a more cost-effective way to heat. Have you heard claims that purchasing a “magic” space heater will slash your electric bill by up to 50 percent, or that you can heat your home for pennies a d ...

Insulate your ducts AND your basement if both are not. Your basement can end up colder if you only insulate your ducts. ...

Do you have questions about solar power generation?  Ask your local electric cooperative. They are your source for energy and information. Since interest in solar power generation is growing, we put together information to help answer questions you might have. How do we generate electricity from the sun? Solar energy systems work when sunlight hits a solar photovoltaic ...

What is the tankless water heater claim? Many homeowners have seen advertisements for tankless water heaters, otherwise known as “on-demand” water heaters, that promise great features and big savings. An unlimited supply of hot water definitely sounds like a sweet deal. So do reduced water heating costs and instantaneous hot water on demand. But are these claims accurate? Are t ...

Energy-saving LED home lighting: Can LED light bulbs save you money? Compared to traditional fluorescent or incandescent lighting, LED home lighting is incredibly energy-efficient. In most cases, choosing residential LED light bulbs throughout your house is a better choice than others available to you. Before we learn about the benefits of LED lighting, we must first understand ...