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.

Why Energy Efficiency Is Important

Posted September 18, 2020 | by SECC |

Today, solar panels, electric vehicles, energy storage and other technologies are garnering a lot of attention as we look for ways to decarbonize the economy and address climate change. But th…

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How Can You Prevent High Energy Bills During the Heat and Cold?

Posted August 7, 2020 | by SECC |

The dog days of summer are in full swing, and you have probably noticed some changes in your energy bills accompanying the heatwaves. COVID-19 quarantine precautions of staying at home may h…

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Why Beneficial Electrification Is Important

Posted July 14, 2020 | by SECC |

As new technologies are developed and introduced to various aspects of our lives, it can be difficult to decide which upgrades are worth committing to. Despite previous directives to use less …

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A Guide to Rooftop Solar in 5 Simple Steps

Posted June 15, 2020 | by EnergySage |

This guest blog post was contributed by EnergySage. To read the first blog in this series, click here. Solar energy continues to increase in popularity across the country. In fact, 92 percent…

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6 Easy Ways to Save Energy This Summer

Posted June 8, 2020 | by SECC |

As temperatures start to soar, energy bills also rise as you rely more on your air conditioner to stay comfortable. The amount of time almost everyone is spending inside due to COVID quarantin…

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Should You Upgrade to a Smart Thermostat?

Posted May 20, 2020 | by SECC |

In a recent post, we weighed the pros and cons of the LED lightbulb – one of the most proven energy-saving technologies around today. In this blog, we’ll assess the potential benef…

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3 Steps for Understanding How Solar Works

Posted May 12, 2020 | by EnergySage |

This guest blog post was contributed by EnergySage. Solar panels are popping up everywhere: the U.S. surpassed two million residential solar installations in 2019, meaning you’ve likely…

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4 Ways to Trim Your Energy Bills While Staying Home

Posted April 6, 2020 | by SECC |

While we all do our part to flatten the curve of the coronavirus pandemic, we’re all spending much more time at home, and this can make a big impact in how much energy your home’s …

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Should You Upgrade to LED Lighting?

Posted March 13, 2020 | by SECC |

Right now, there’s a fight going on over the lightbulb. At the beginning of the year, incandescent lightbulbs that didn’t meet new efficiency standards were set to be discontinued …

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Can a Smart Home Help You Save Energy?

Posted February 18, 2020 | by SECC |

Smart home technology has exploded in popularity since the first-generation Nest Learning Thermostat was released back in 2011. In fact, smart speakers featuring digital assistants like Alexa …

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