If you are looking to learn how you can make your energy use more sustainable, our monthly blog covers how you can get involved in renewable energy, be more energy efficient around your home and take advantage of the latest technologies. These can result in power bill savings as well as other benefits! Our four main topics are energy efficiency, renewable energy, electric vehicles and smart home technology.

What's the Deal with Energy Storage?

Posted July 25, 2017 | by SECC |

You may have heard some noise in the media recently about the “next big thing” in energy – battery storage. Visionary Elon Musk recently announced that his company Tesla was …

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Despite Paris Agreement Withdrawal, Smart Energy Marches Forward

Posted June 27, 2017 | by SECC |

Earlier this month, U.S. President Donald Trump made the controversial announcement that the United States would leave the Paris Climate Agreement, the landmark accord that brought together ne…

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Three Proactive Ways to Improve Energy Efficiency at Home

Posted June 6, 2017 | by Direct Energy |

You like to save money, right? Who doesn't? Believe it or not, many people are still content to pay their energy bill each month and never question whether it could be lower. Lowering your ene…

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Is a Prepay Electricity Plan a Good Fit for You?

Posted May 15, 2017 | by SECC |

So you have a smart meter, but you're looking for ways to further engage with your home energy usage. One method you may want to look into is enrolling in a prepay electricity plan. Like addi…

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Three More Easy Earth Day Upgrades

Posted April 20, 2017 | by SECC |

Earth Day 2017 is just around the corner. Originally celebrated mainly on college campuses in the United States in 1970, Earth Day is now celebrated by more than a billion people in nearly 200…

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Is Your Utility the New Amazon for Energy?

Posted March 28, 2017 | by SECC |

As the weather begins to heat up across the country, now is a good time to begin thinking about devices that can improve your energy efficiency and reduce your monthly energy bill. For many co…

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Roof Not Required: New Options Emerge for Accessing Solar Energy

Posted February 16, 2017 | by SECC |

Recently, you may have noticed solar energy filling up your news feeds. In 2016, the industry added a record number of new installations and also became one of the leading industries for job c…

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Exactly What is a Smart City and Why Should You Care?

Posted January 26, 2017 | by SECC |

If you're among the nearly 80 percent of Americans that live in a city, you may have noticed the urban landscape around you changing. As urban areas worldwide cope with an increasing number o…

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Four Energy Tips to Help You Survive the Holidays

Posted December 20, 2016 | by SECC |

Joy, peace, love, prosperity in the New Year. These are some of the warm thoughts and feelings we often associate with the holiday season. But, for many, the holidays also offer plenty of rea…

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Happy Halloween from the Smart Grid: Making Houses Less Haunted

Posted October 28, 2016 | by SECC |

You have to admit it. When the lights and power go out, it can be a little spine-tingling. According to a 2015 study by Nature Climate Change, fewer storms are occurring due to warmer ocean…

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