Aging in Place

Value-Added Services Are the Future for Cooperatives

Value-Added Services Are the Future for Cooperatives

State after state is deregulating electricity, forcing cooperatives to offer lower prices to be competitive with retail providers. Homes boasting more energy efficiency and a growing interest in green technology flattens load growth, and many energy co-ops have sought...

Three Things Consumers Want from Their Energy Provider

Three Things Consumers Want from Their Energy Provider

Energy consumers have more choices, and it’s no longer enough for a cooperative to simply deliver reliable electrical service – in fact, that has become a baseline expectation from consumers. With their ability to switch providers and a field full of newcomers...

HomeServe Home Repair Service Plan Remains a Success!

HomeServe Home Repair Service Plan Remains a Success!

BPU and the Unified Government (UG) first partnered with HomeServe USA, a leading provider of home repair service solutions for residents and customers in 2016. Services include water service line repairs, sewer line repairs, and in-home plumbing plans, among other...

Smart Home Monitoring Tops 2018 Trends for Homeowners

Smart Home Monitoring Tops 2018 Trends for Homeowners

A new article in T&D World predicts renewables, smart home monitoring, AI and IoT will have a massive impact on how energy and utility companies address the market in 2018. Smart Home Monitoring Smart home monitoring with smart meters enables homeowners to track...

Aging in Place

Aging in Place

Home Maintenance is a key factor for aging Americans wishing to remain in their own homes, or in the modern vernacular, those who prefer "aging in place." According to U.S. Census data, 61.3 million Americans aged 65 by 2029, and a growing trend for this population is...

Home Protection Plans Enhance In-Home Safety

Home Protection Plans Enhance In-Home Safety

June is National Safety Month, a time intended to raise awareness about maintaining safety at home and at work. Electric and gas malfunctions can be hazardous, so this is a good time to review some safety tips and consider home protection plans for these systems that...

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LMI Households Face Obstacles to Achieving Energy Efficiency

Low- and Middle-Income (LMI) households have historically faced obstacles to becoming more energy efficient, despite the outsized impact efficiency measures would have for this population. Low-income households pay more than 7 percent of their income on energy bills,...

You Shouldn’t DIY Home Repairs in These Six Areas

While there are many places for homeowners to cut costs with simple DIY home repairs, with some projects there are safety risks and a potential for creating an expensive problem.  Here are some DIY home repairs homeowners should not attempt to do. 1. Electrical...

Your Customers’ Real World Experiences

Utilities in the US are in the midst of the most challenging yet potentially exciting time in their long history. The combination of deregulation and increased efficiency is causing utilities to look inward at how they can strengthen customer relationships. A white...

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