Save Energy with 5 Great Stocking Stuffers. Holiday shopping is in full swing. With all the hustle and bustle of the season, saving money on energy is probably not at the top of your list. However, some wonderful gadgets on the market make great gifts and lower your energy bill. Check out these five great […]
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Student ideas on lowering your power bill. ElectricityMatch completed its second annual National Scholarship Essay Contest earlier this summer. Having been around energy industry for more years than we care to mention, we found it refreshing to look to the next generation for ideas and insights on lowering your power bill. We asked current and […]
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Engaging customers in energy conservation has been a challenge for electric utilities. Utilities often rely on advertising and bill inserts to communicate with their customers. However, many of us overlook or disregard these messages. We have all heard about simple energy conservation tips like caulking windows, installing smart thermostats, and switching to LED bulbs. However, […]
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Direct Energy switched from Nest to Hive. The consumer energy market has three major components. The first is the energy itself. Consumers need reliable and affordable access to electricity and natural gas. The second component involves energy consumption and conservation. This includes everything from heating and cooling systems to low emissivity windows. The third component […]
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Home energy topics tend to follow the seasons. Most consumers are not interested in air conditioner efficiency ratings in December. Likewise, advice on space heaters seems more relevant in November than July.  It just makes sense to provide consumer information appropriate to the season. Fall is great for working on all of those home projects […]
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New York defies simple definition. The state is geographically diverse ranging from Long Island, to the Finger Lakes to the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains. The climate varies from hot and humid summers in New York City to long cold winters in Upstate New York. Additionally, the population distribution varies widely from the urban landscape of […]
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Benchmarking Commercial Energy Usage – Managing expenses is a key element of running a successful business. For many businesses, energy costs rank just below labor and materials. The energy bill is simply a function of usage and the rate. In deregulated energy markets, business owners can shop to find good offers on electric rates, gas […]
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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 22% more energy per household than the national average.  Massachusetts homes are more likely to have double or triple pane windows but are less likely to have a programmable thermostat than […]
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