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.

Dispelling Three Common Myths About Electric Vehicles

Posted May 23, 2018 | by SECC |

The future for automobiles is electric. According to a new survey from the automotive club AAA, the “American appetite for electric vehicles is heating up”. The 2018 survey found …

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Three Spring Cleaning Tips to Improve Your Home’s Energy Efficiency

Posted April 23, 2018 | by SECC |

With the weather warming up around the country, it’s time that many start thinking about their annual spring cleaning checklist. This year, as you're planning for ways to deep clean, org…

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Has the Smart Grid Made its Mark?

Posted March 21, 2018 | by SECC |

It's been almost a decade now since the smart grid concept started to gain steam as a solution for improving our nation's aging electric infrastructure. While we’ve seen technology trans…

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Virtual Power Plants: Coming to a Power Grid Near You

Posted February 20, 2018 | by SECC |

Elon Musk is in the news yet again for doing something that’s never been done before. Well, yes, he did send a cherry red Tesla blasting David Bowie out past the asteroid belt – bu…

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What’s A Microgrid? And How Is It Part of Our Smarter Energy Future?

Posted January 20, 2018 | by SECC |

If you've been reading about the widespread growth of solar energy and battery storage, you've probably come across the term “microgrid” here and there. What exactly is a microgri…

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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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