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Connecticut Energy Rate Trends
Like most New Englanders, Connecticut energy consumers tend to use more energy per household than the national average. This is largely due to energy consumed
October 21, 2015
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Massachusetts Home Energy Profile
Massachusetts residents have a unique energy consumption profile. From Cape Cod in the east to the Pioneer Valley in the west, Bay State consumers use
September 30, 2015
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Understanding Residential Fixed Rate Charges
Understanding residential fixed rate charges before shopping for a new plan. Texans shopping for residential electricity rates can select from a variety of competitive plans.
September 9, 2015
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Lower Electric Bills with Ecobee Thermostat
For decades, mercury switch thermostats controlled residential space heating and cooling. Over the past 20 years, programmable thermostats became the standard. These manual interface thermostats
July 22, 2015
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Are Electricity Bills Increasing?
Along with mortgage/rent payments and food, energy costs are one of the largest home budget items. With the energy market migrating toward natural gas and
July 16, 2015
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Long Term Electricity Offers
Consumers in deregulated electricity markets have the power to choose from a variety of competitive offers. Top-tier electricity providers have prepaid plans, month-to-month plans, renewable
July 8, 2015
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Bright Ideas in Home Lighting
Bright Ideas in Home Lighting. There are few electricity end uses more essential than lighting. Lighting was the primary driver behind electrification of our homes
May 12, 2015
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Understanding Green Button
Understanding the Green Button. Consumers often encounter various value-added services when shopping for great electric rates for their home. From smart thermostats to home automation
May 5, 2015
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Electric Heat Pumps and Gas Furnaces
Heating and cooling are the most energy-intensive systems for residential retail electric customers. Many energy consumers do not think much about these systems until they
April 16, 2015
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Texas Prepaid Electricity Plans
With most Texas electricity plans, the energy provider bills the customer after the end of each billing cycle. Customers pay their bills and process repeats.
March 1, 2015
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