Cooling an empty house – either when you’re gone during the day at work, or when you’re away for an extended vacation – seems like a bad idea since it uses electricity and energy, and wastes money. So, it’s natural to assume that the best way to save money is to turn it off when not in use, right?  ...Read More...

Here in Middle TN, we use our air-conditioners more months of the year than our heat. In fact, the average electricity consumption for Tennessee households is 33% higher than the national average (EIA, 2015 report) and is among the highest in the nation! So anything that can help keep us cool while ...Read More...

Are you a wiz when it comes to air-conditioning facts?  If you’ve been reading our posts or listening to our podcasts over the last year or two, this should be a snap!  Get out a piece of paper and a pencil so you can track your answers, and test your knowledge below.                           ...Read More...

During the cold months of winter it’s important to think through and plan for how you will stay warm and keep your home warm during a winter power outage. We’ve put together 4 ideas to help you with this. 1. Choose one room... and stay there as much as possible. Instead of trying to heat the whole ...Read More...