Can you recycle leftover Halloween pumpkins? Halloween is one of the most celebrated and joyous seasons of the year. Who doesn’t enjoy decorating the yard with spooky Jack-o-Lanterns and turning the house into a haunted attraction for all to enjoy? But once Halloween is over, seasonal waste such as pumpkins, hay and leaves are often […]
How do I get my home ready for winter in Pennsylvania? As winter comes and the temperature drops, it’s time to break out the heaters. The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects that “average household bills for most major energy sources of home heating will rise this winter because of higher forecast energy prices.” So what […]
How can I save money on my electricity bill in PECO, Philadelphia? The U.S. Energy Information Administration predicts that “average U.S. household expenditures for most major home heating fuels will be higher this winter compared with last winter.” They forecast natural gas expenditures to rise by 5%, home heating oil by 20%, and electricity by […]
What is the current state of solar power in PA? According to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) recent Solar Future Plan report, “Pennsylvania is well situated to lead the country into the next age of energy development: clean, renewable solar photovoltaic (PV) energy.” The solar industry in the U.S. has seen an average […]
How does natural gas production affect my PA electricity? According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Pennsylvania’s natural gas production has been increasing in recent years, largely thanks to shale plays in the Appalachian Basin. The EIA reports that Pennsylvania produced more natural gas than any state other than Texas in 2017, making up […]
