Avoiding Solar Energy Scams with Powerful Knowledge

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Solar energy offers you the chance to save money on your electric bill and be less dependent on “the grid.” But solar power scammers take advantage of consumers with schemes to take their money for little or nothing in return. Let’s power up your knowledge to protect your wallet. How home solar power works You’ve […]

Cut Energy Costs by Managing Idle load

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As you and your family snooze soundly at night, your appliances, electronics and home systems still silently draw energy. This idle load can be responsible for as much as a third of your electric bill. Read on for steps you can take to reduce idle load and save money. What is idle load and what […]

Save Money With Improved Insulation

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If you live in a home built before 1980, you may be able to slash your energy costs by increasing your home’s insulation. Here’s what you need to know. How to know if you have enough insulation Energy awareness began rising in the 1970s. By 1980, homebuilders began increasing the amount of insulation in houses, […]