Find out if time-of-use energy plans actually save you money or just shift the costs to your daytime usage. The marketing pitches for “free electricity” sound incredibly tempting, promising glorious weekends of unlimited air conditioning…
Understand your rights during rescission periods for energy to switch providers safely and avoid unexpected cancellation fees. We’ve all felt that sudden pit in our stomach immediately after locking into a new service agreement. Maybe…
Understanding how usage credits affect your monthly electricity bill can help you decide if these plans will save you money or cost you more. Shopping for power in a deregulated market often feels like solving…
If you’ve looked at your electric bill and noticed a mysterious line item called a “TDU Delivery Charge”, you’re not alone, and you’re definitely not the first to wonder what the heck is this and…
A Renewable Energy Credit (REC), sometimes called a renewable energy certificate, represents the environmental benefits of generating one megawatt-hour (MWh) of electricity from a renewable energy source, like wind, solar, or hydropower. Think of a…
Ah, summer, the season of sunshine, long days, and… high electricity bills? As the heat goes up, so does your electricity usage, but don’t worry! With a little know-how and a few smart choices, you…
Transmission and delivery utility charges cover the physical maintenance of the local power grid, but you can still offset these costs by shopping for lower energy supply rates. Opening your monthly electric bill to find…
Understanding the electricity generation process and how power gets to your home can help you make eco-conscious and cost-saving choices. You flip a switch in your new home and the lights instantly turn on, but…
Calculate Your Carbon Footprint From Electricity Usage Step 1: Select Your State AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming Next Step 2: How Big is Your House? 2300 sq…
Knowing exactly how to react to a downed power line can save your life and protect your community Severe weather, heavy fallen trees, or sudden traffic accidents can unexpectedly bring down utility wires, creating a…