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.

How to Use Less Power and Save Money on Your Holiday Lighting

Posted December 20, 2017 | by SECC |

If you're like many Americans, the winter holiday season is likely one of the most costly times of year, particularly in terms of your monthly power bill. With the cold weather, holiday dinner…

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What You Need to Know About Dynamic Electricity Pricing

Posted November 29, 2017 | by SECC |

When something's in higher demand, it's going to cost more, right? It's Economics 101. And when something's not in demand, the price typically drops, often significantly. Think bags of deeply …

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The Internet of Things Is Changing the Way We Use Energy

Posted October 31, 2017 | by SECC |

The number of internet-connected devices is expected to reach 34 billion by 2020 – up from just 10 billion in 2015. The interconnection of these devices is called the Internet of Things …

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How the Smart Grid Helps During Hurricane Season

Posted September 25, 2017 | by SECC |

Without a doubt, this has been one of the most devastating hurricane seasons that we've ever seen in the Atlantic Ocean. Only weeks after Hurricane Harvey pounded Texas and Louisiana, Hurrican…

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Is a Smart Thermostat a Worthwhile Investment for Your Home?

Posted August 28, 2017 | by SECC |

Energy technology has changed rapidly over the past few years, whether at your home or at your local electric utility. Much of this innovation has been focused on adding technology that allows…

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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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