With electricity being an integral part of our lives, sometimes its easy to forget how dangerous it can actually be. According to the National Safety Council, 600 people die of electrical causes yearly. In fact, electrocutions rank fourth in causes of industrial fatalities at 9 percent, behind traffic and construction accidents and violence. With most [...]

As consumers, we want to save money. When it comes to saving money on electric and adopting more energy efficient habits, one of the most common questions seems to be: Are compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs really more efficient than regular incandescent light bulbs? The answer is simple: Yes! How They Work Creating light by [...]

Have you taken significant steps to practice energy efficiency within your home? Existing and new construction homes can qualify for savings of 30 percent of equipment cost. To qualify, the home must be your principal residence. Rentals and second homes are not eligible for the Consumer Energy Efficiency Tax Credits. For more information on these credits, visit [...]

Myth #1: Closing your vents saves energy. Because energy is consumed by the air unit itself, closing the vents restricts the air at the vent, redirecting the air to other locations and through possible leaks in the duct system. In addition, closing vents can also put pressure on the fan that pushes the air through [...]

We all know how important it is to stay warm during the colder months of the year. But what effects do those harsh winter days have on your home and your wallet? Here’s a few simple tips to follow to save energy by spending little to no money at all, ultimately knocking hundreds off of [...]

You may think that all electrical contracting companies and electricians are the same. However, when it comes to end price, quality and safety — there’s an intrinsic value to choosing a company who has a Professional Electrical Engineer (PE) on staff. General Pricing Value Due to the competitiveness of the industry, it costs the same [...]

Adopt-A-Family is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit, charitable organization dedicated to restoring families in crisis to stability and self-sufficiency by providing access to all-encompassing services to families and their children. Through the end of this year, when you use our electrical or generator services we will donate 5% of the bill to Adopt-A-Family in your name. [...]

Upgrading your central cooling and heating system to a newer, more efficient system is a great way to save on electricity. Numerous federal tax credits exist to help you pay for such an upgrade. However, what can you do if an upgrade isn’t in your budget right now? Following the simple (and inexpensive) tips below [...]

Preventing Electrical Hazards in your Home or Business Numerous electrical hazards exist in your home or business. Identifying these problems and following the tips on this page is a good way to prevent fires or electrocution. 1. Mind Your Extension Cords Never run extension cords under carpet or through doorways — crushing extension cables can [...]

Once in college I received a power bill for $667. The baffling thing is that only four people lived in the house. I stood at a mighty financial precipice, facing the risk of downgrading my grocery budget to a basket of Ramen Noodles. Thus, I had the meter checked (and rechecked). It turns out that [...]