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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How can I save money on my electricity bill in PECO, Philadelphia? Despite a hotter than usual summer and low natural gas inventory, the U.S. Energy Information Administration predicts that a record-high natural gas production could keep energy prices from rising in the immediate future. If you’re looking to make the biggest savings on your […]