What is the best 12-month electricity plan in PECO Pottstown? Electricity prices tend to peak in the summer and winter months, seeing a rise in rates. If you wish to avoid paying more on your electric bill than necessary, a 12-month plan can secure your low rate for the duration and avoid any price fluctuations. […]
How can I save money on my heating bill this winter? Winter is here, and with it comes an expected rise in heating costs compared to last year. U.S. households can expect to see higher costs on their heating compared to the last two winters, but that doesn’t mean you need to spend more. Here […]
How Much Money Are My Christmas Lights Costing Me? Tis the season to be jolly, and for many families that means it’s time to pull out the Christmas decorations as well. According to a 2008 study by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the U.S. consumes roughly 6.6 billion kilowatt hours of electricity for decorative holiday […]
When should you replace your furnace in Reading, Pennsylvania? According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, “Space heating and water heating were the top two energy-consuming uses in U.S. homes in 2015,” and account for nearly two-thirds of U.S. home energy use. In the cold Pennsylvanian winters, a furnace keeps your family happy and warm […]
How can I save energy on Thanksgiving in Pennsylvania? Thanksgiving is a unique time of year when it comes to energy usage. While most companies are closed for the day, making their electricity usage and demand during the holidays drop, homes tend to see a peak, particularly around midday when cooking kicks into full gear. […]
How do the new pending prices to compare affect me? Electricity customers in PECO, Philadelphia should be on the lookout this coming winter for more competitive pricing. PECO Energy just announced their “price to compare” rate is pending approval by the PA Public Utility Commission and, if approved, will be effective December 1, 2018 through […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Will a Customer Assistance Program rate hike affect my PA electric bill? The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has scheduled a meeting for November 5, 2018 to discuss a new price cap for the FirstEnergy Customer Assistance Program (CAP) customers. FirstEnergy’s Electric Distribution Companies (EDCs) in Pennsylvania are Penelec, West Penn Power, Met-Ed and Penn […]