Uncovering What Uses the Most Electricity Have you looked at your electric bill recently and wondered why it’s so high? Apart from your home’s heating and cooling systems, one of the reasons may be due to the major appliances you have in your home. These appliances are necessary, but because some can use a lot of electricity they can also drive up […]
Saving Money on Electricity As You Enjoy Your Thanksgiving Meal Thanksgiving is upon us which means that the turkey and all of the fixings will soon be on the table. Whether you have a small dinner party planned or are expecting a large crowd of friends and family members, you’re sure to be using lots of energy with many lights […]
Are Your Pennsylvania Electricity Rates Hurricane-Ready? This year’s hurricane season is already underway and it’s not to be taken lightly. Extreme summer weather is causing more and more disruptions to our lives. Powerful storms can force companies in the Gulf of Mexico to evacuate drilling rigs, which often send shockwaves through the oil market, spiking […]
Landscaping Helps Your PA Home Save Energy Many folks take a moment each Earth Day to reflect on how they use energy. Some homeowners will try to recycle more, some will switch over to LED light bulbs, and some may even begin composting their kitchen scraps. While these are all great things to do, one […]
What is Penn State’s solar project? Penn State and Lightsource BP announced on February 5 plans for a 70 MW off-site solar development to provide 25% of the university’s power over a 25-year term. The project will use “over 150,000 solar panels in three locations encompassing roughly 500 acres of Franklin County land.” How will […]
Why should Pennsylvania adopt electric vehicles? The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently revealed the results of their yearlong project called the “Pennsylvania Electric Vehicle Roadmap.” The report claims that Pennsylvania could gain close to $2.8 billion in net benefits by 2033 by increasing the number of electric vehicles on the road. How would Pennsylvania […]
How can I electrify my Valentine’s Day? This Valentine’s Day, if you’re looking to generate a little family fun that’s electric, plan to check out these fun science activity experiments you can try with the whole family! 1. Static Electricity Flying Cupids When you think of Valentine’s Day, images of chubby cherubs flying through the air […]
How can I have the ultimate Super Bowl party? It’s that time of year again! Time to sit down with some good friends, good food, and enjoy the game! Super Bowl is almost here, and here are five tips to make sure you have the best Super Bowl party ever while saving on your electric […]
Why save Pennsylvania’s nuclear power plants? The Pennsylvania Nuclear Energy Caucus released a 42-page nuclear energy report at the end of 2018 detailing how Pennsylvania only has a handful of options left to help avoid the closure of the Three Mile Island and Beaver Valley plants. The report claims that these plants help keep electricity […]
How can you save money on your electricity bill this Christmas? While you might not get a $284 billion electric bill like one unlucky Pennsylvania woman did, Christmas can see people paying more and more on their energy costs. That doesn’t mean you need to give up on the Christmas season entirely just to save […]