It might not feel like it right now, but colder weather is right around the corner. That makes it the perfect time to make sure your residents' heating systems are prepared to handle the inevitable – plummeting winter temperatures. Waiting until the first cold day of...
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...
As personal and commercial technology increases the demand for energy, the industry itself is changing, impacted by new energy technology. The global demand for power is expected to double from 2010 levels by 2030. Meanwhile, funding for new power plants lags behind,...
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...
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...
Winning PartnershipsThrough our partnerships with more than 1,000 co-ops, utilities, cities, municipalities and associations across North America, HomeServe USA protects over 4 million customers from the expense and inconvenience of home emergency repairs. We are...
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...
Coles-Moultrie Electrical Cooperative has served as a rural community partner for nearly 80 years in Illinois. The Cooperative was exploring options for affordable home repair plans for its members when information on HomeServe USA, a new National Rural Electric...
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...
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...
Energy efficiency is an important part of many cooperatives’ demand-side management and outreach efforts, but your message may be ignored, or your member simply may not be able afford the repairs, replacements or upgrades needed to make their homes more energy...
Millennials are spending more than $65 billion each year and influencing up to $1 trillion. By 2025, Millennials will make up to 75 percent of the workforce, as the next largest generation, the Baby Boomers, retire in droves. This means their buying power will only...
HomeServe will host “Innovation in the New Era of Member Engagement,” a roundtable for cooperative energy utilities, on December 2 at 2 pm. The panel will explore the intersection of technology and member engagement as well as best practices for engaging with...
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