Dorm Room Electrical Safety
If you or a loved one is heading off to college, follow these tips to prevent electric accidents and fires.
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- Apr 23
- 2 min
Prevent Deadly Shocks – Check Your Boats and Docks
Prevent electric shock drowning by properly installing and maintaining electrical equipment on boats and docks.
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Smart Choices
- Mar 18
- 2 min
Your Home: Making Room for Electrical Safety
Electricity can be hazardous if not treated properly. Take these steps to protect your home and family.
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- Mar 18
- 2 min
Clean Up Your Energy Budget This Spring
Spring cleaning is the perfect time to take on energy waste in your home.
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- Feb 19
- 2 min
Dos and Don'ts: Poison Safety
Keep your family safe by storing chemicals properly and following label directions.
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Smart Choices
- Jan 13
- 1 min
Make Your Morning Routine More Energy Efficient
Simple tips to help you wake up to lower energy bills this morning and all year.
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Smart Choices
- Nov 13, 2023
- 1 min
Holiday Lighting Safety Tips
Tips to keep your family bright, happy, and safe this holiday season.
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Smart Choices
- Oct 16, 2023
- 1 min
In the Kitchen: Storing Holiday Leftovers
You work hard preparing tasty holiday meals. Make the most of them by safely storing the leftovers.
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- Sep 13, 2023
- 2 min
Tips to Protect Your Family Against Cyber Attacks
These 10 tips will help protect you and your family from falling victim to anyone trying to prey upon your personal data or information.
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Smart Choices
- Aug 22, 2023
- 1 min
Ask an Expert: Energy-Efficient Clothes Dryers
High-performance clothes dryers save energy by only supplying the necessary amount of heat required by the load.
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Smart Choices
- Aug 22, 2023
- 2 min
Your Home: Maintenance Tips for Fall
Here are some simple maintenance tips that will help your family stay safe and comfortable as the season changes.
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Smart Choices
- Jun 19, 2023
- 2 min
Enjoy a Safe Fourth of July
There are many Independence Day traditions but perhaps the most popular is fireworks.
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Smart Choices
- Mar 17, 2023
- 1 min
Landscaping for Energy Efficiency
A well-designed landscape will add beauty to your home and can help save on heating and cooling costs.
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Smart Choices
- Mar 17, 2023
- 1 min
Ask an Expert: LEDs in Enclosed Fixtures
Can you use LED bulbs in enclosed light fixtures?
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Smart Choices
- Feb 7, 2023
- 2 min
Dos and Don'ts of Going Solar
Considering installing solar panels on your house? Here’s what you should do first.
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Smart Choices
- Jan 9, 2023
- 2 min
The Right Connection: Generator Safety Tips
Your electric power is generally reliable, but outages do happen. Extended outages can be inconvenient or uncomfortable, depending on the...
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Smart Choices
- Jan 9, 2023
- 1 min
Ask an Expert: Low-Flow Showerheads
How much can you save by installing low-flow showerheads?
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- Dec 7, 2022
- 2 min
Ask an Expert: Code Requirements for Home EV Chargers
What are the code requirements for home electric vehicle charging stations?
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- Nov 19, 2022
- 1 min
Holiday Cooking Simple Ways to Save
Enjoy a happy holiday season and lower energy bills with these simple cost-saving cooking tips.
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Smart Choices
- Dec 15, 2021
- 3 min
Steer Clear of Damaged or Downed Power Lines After a Storm
In high wind situations, there’s the potential for power outages due to branches, limbs and trees coming into contact with power lines.
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