After experiencing another year of power failures, blown circuits, and paying utility bills, I’ve decided to help my electric company by providing them with some public relations slogans. I hear my neighbors complain about the power company all the time, so it’s the least that I can do in return for their inconsistent service and [...]
Scrooge-like is the usual manner in which which I handle the power in my little palace, but sometimes that approach doesn’t quite work. There are certain special situations in which even a penurious Scotsman might open up the wallet as well as the heart. This cavalier attitude toward a fast-spinning electric meter wouldn’t be an [...]
In every home there is a distribution board, commonly called a fuse box or circuit breaker box. This enclosure controls all the electricity that comes into your home. It is the heart of your home’s electrical system. Everything runs through the fuse box, but what is it? What, exactly, does it do? And why should [...]
The United States has a voracious appetite for power. Electric power, that is. We use incredible amounts of electricity to power our lives, giving us everything from our morning coffee to our heated blankets at night. The sources of our electric power vary, from coal to petroleum to solar and to others, but it is [...]
The rate you pay for your electrical power in Texas can vary from one household to the next, even within one neighborhood. Texas electrical service has been ‘de-regulated’, which means that the customers may have more voice in selecting where they power comes from and how much they pay. Below are ten of the factors [...]
I was asked, recently, about renewable energy credits, and the person asking was embarrassed to have to admit that they really knew nothing at all about them. So, I put together this list of things that you may find useful to know about renewable energy credits. Definition. A Renewable Energy Credit, generally referred to as [...]
The global warming or climate change enthusiasts have created a huge focus on saving the planet by promoting environmentally friendly products. Savvy consumers should be careful not to fall for this marketing gimmick called greenwashing. Many of the products we already use are friendlier to the environment than their so-called green counterparts. Pay close attention [...]
Across America, cities, towns and individuals have joined the movement to go green. Environmental awareness has brought some changes in how many of us live, work and consume. Based on criteria such as the percentage of households who recycle, commute via public transportation, and percentage of homes using solar power, let’s take a look at [...]
Heating and cooling costs are some of the biggest expenses in owning a home. The following is a list of 8 tips that will show how controlling your thermostat, and the temperature of your home, can save you money. Lower heating temperatures. Adjust your thermostat and reduce the temperature in your home by between 10% [...]
Interrogation is a formal and systematic method of examination or inquiry. Though we often think of interrogation solely as a tool of spies and law-enforcement agencies, there are many uses for this type of query. Oral exams, utilized in secondary and higher education, are a form of interrogation, as are many news interviews. The focus [...]
