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Category: Electric

Tips to Lower Your Electric Bill and Save Energy

By David Cosseboom

The average home in the United States uses 899 kilowatthours (kWh) of electricity per month, that added up to around $1860 a year in 2022. With electric rates on the rise, let’s take a look at some simple ways you can save money each month on your electric bill. Energy Efficient Light Bulbs Swapping out…

How We Measure Electric Usage

By David Cosseboom

You may have seen an electric meter around your house or apartment building, but what do the numbers mean and how do utility companies measure the amount of electricity we use? Electric Meters Until recently all electric meters were mechanical devices that a utility employee had to read manually, but now utility companies use automated…