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.

Recipe: Energy-Efficient Thanksgiving

Posted November 23, 2015 | by SECC |

Thanksgiving dinner preparations can stuff your energy bill with unexpected costs. Follow these simple tips for a worry-free feast. Recipe courtesy of Charlotte Merckens.   Tot…

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Beware of Energy Monsters

Posted October 21, 2015 | by SECC |

Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative is issuing a Public Service Announcement warning consumers to be on the lookout for the Energy Monsters lurking in their homes: ---Public Service Announcem…

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What Can The Walking Dead Teach Us About Energy?

Posted October 8, 2015 | by SECC |

There’s a lot to like about autumn. Trees are erupting with gold and orange leaves, temperatures (and energy bills) are down; there's football to watch, food-based holidays and the …

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Why Smart Inverters and its Standards are Important to You!

Posted October 1, 2015 | by SECC |

IEEE 1547. IEC 61850. UL 1741. No, these aren’t old computer models from the 1970s, these are standards that are used to ensure that the solar panel on your roof (or the electric vehicle…

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Smart devices: Making grid modernization personal

Posted September 1, 2015 | by SECC |

With an ever-growing list of smart terminology: smart meter, smart home, smart devices and smart grid, to name a few--it can be difficult to figure out what exactly they all mean. More import…

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Storing your energy

Posted August 3, 2015 | by SECC |

Recently Tesla, a company known for manufacturing luxury electric vehicles, announced they will be producing energy storage devices for consumers to use in their own homes. This innovative ide…

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For the love of music: Summer festivals remind us of the smart grid need

Posted July 1, 2015 | by SECC |

Each year millions of music lovers travel to various cities to attend their favorite summer music festivals. From the highly touted Glastonbury to the hippie-like Coachella or Woodstock m…

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Solving the mystery of the smart grid

Posted May 4, 2015 | by SECC |

The average energy consumer today has not yet been introduced to the smart grid and how this emerging technology can save money, provide more reliable service, and protect the environment. As …

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Happy Birthday, Earth Day!

Posted April 6, 2015 | by SECC |

Happy 45th birthday, Earth Day! Bring out the cake, candles and gifts, because it’s time to celebrate! On April 22, 1970, Earth Day served as a “symbol of environmental responsibi…

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New season, more savings and renewable feasibility

Posted March 3, 2015 | by SECC |

Going green is the new “it” thing. People everywhere are becoming environmentally conscious ensuring that every decision made has the least harmful affect on the environment. The s…

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