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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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Jul 10, 20242 min read
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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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Apr 23, 20242 min read
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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, 20242 min read
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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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Mar 18, 20242 min read
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Dos and Don'ts: Poison Safety
Keep your family safe by storing chemicals properly and following label directions.
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Feb 19, 20242 min read
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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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Jan 13, 20241 min read
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Holiday Lighting Safety Tips
Tips to keep your family bright, happy, and safe this holiday season.
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Nov 13, 20231 min read
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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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Oct 16, 20231 min read
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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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Sep 13, 20232 min read
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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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Aug 22, 20231 min read
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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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Aug 22, 20232 min read
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Enjoy a Safe Fourth of July
There are many Independence Day traditions but perhaps the most popular is fireworks.
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Jun 18, 20232 min read
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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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Mar 17, 20231 min read
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Ask an Expert: LEDs in Enclosed Fixtures
Can you use LED bulbs in enclosed light fixtures?
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Mar 17, 20231 min read
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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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Feb 7, 20232 min read
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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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Jan 9, 20232 min read
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Ask an Expert: Low-Flow Showerheads
How much can you save by installing low-flow showerheads?
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Jan 9, 20231 min read
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Ask an Expert: Code Requirements for Home EV Chargers
What are the code requirements for home electric vehicle charging stations?
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Dec 7, 20222 min read
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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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Nov 19, 20221 min read
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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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Dec 15, 20213 min read
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