When looking for a new home, there are many things to think about. Size and price are not the only factors to consider.  The location, schools in the area, local crime record, and surrounding neighbors are also important factors.

One thing that is becoming more common to consider is how energy efficient a home is. Here are some tips and tricks to find an energy-efficient home.

Winter is such a great time to entertain friends and family. It’s the season of spending time with loved ones and themed parties, so why not give the gift of celebration this upcoming holiday season!

Throwing a party can be expensive, but with these energy saving tips below it'll help!

With Thanksgiving only a few short weeks away, we gathered up some energy saving tips to help you this holiday. Go through this list to start implementing these right away.

The fall months are favorites for many people. Hot drinks, rich autumn colors, and fall fashion are all good reasons. However, as cooler temperatures approach, it’s also the time when we begin to crank up our thermostats and drive up energy costs.   

There are quite a few ways to save energy, and many of them are easier during the fall months because the weather is more mild than winter. Follow these energy saving tips below and resist the urge to turn on your space heaters and central heating system.

It’s movie night! You invited all your closest friends to watch the biggest movie of the year. While going through your check list to ensure you are ready for the perfect night, you realize you forgot the most important thing… POPCORN! But don’t worry, you still have an hour until they arrive and you hit “play.” Before heading to the store, you’ll need to decide between buying a bag of kernels and using the corn popper you got for your birthday, or buying microwaveable popcorn packets.

Natural gas is a clean and dependable resource that many families rely on for cooking their food and heating their water and homes. It can also present a significant safety hazard, so it is very important to understand the signs of danger and what to do if you suspect a gas leak, so you can keep your family and your home safe.

Recognize the Signs of a Natural Gas Leak

Your biggest tool for keeping yourself and your family safe will be your ability to recognize the signs of danger. Be aware of the following signs of a natural gas leak:

The rate that we use electrical energy is measured in units, these units are called kilowatt hours, or kWh. A kWh is equal to one thousand watts used in one hour.

The amount of energy any appliance or tool will require when working at maximum capacity can be easily measured using kWh. You can use this information to figure out how much it costs to use that tool or appliance for any specific period of time.

For example, the cost to use a common size of incandescent light bulb can be measured: 

Renewable Energy is defined as energy resources which may be easily replaced without the intervention of man. This energy can be derived from resources which are naturally around us and which replenish themselves, such as geothermal heat, water, wind, and the sun.

Traditionally, man has depended on wood, oil, and gas for the supply of energy needs. However, the finite reserves of the earth are rapidly diminishing, and there is growing global concern for our environment and the damage we are doing to it.

Summer was great, but nothing beats the fall!  The leaves are changing, pumpkin flavored everything, apple picking, and cooler weather is right around the corner. We gathered some helpful tips that might help you cut back on your energy usage.

It’s never too early to start teaching your children about energy conservation. Building good habits when your children are young can help as long as they are living with you. It can also help them continue to understand how to conserve energy in their own homes after they move out.

The energy tips on this list are designed to be easy and child-friendly, so your kids can help in every way they can.