With the energy industry in the midst of an evolution, cooperatives are more clearly understanding the need for transformation from a role of commodity supplier to “ratepayers” to a trusted advisor on a range of energy issues to a more and more sophisticated and...
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Observing Energy Efficiency Day
Energy Efficiency Day will be observed Oct. 2, raising awareness about the benefits of energy efficiency in lowering consumer costs, alleviating demand on the grid and improving health. Buildings in the United States use nearly 40 percent of total energy, including 68...
Energy Infrastructure Impacted by Age
Most energy consumers don’t think about the electricity and natural gas that powers their appliances and heats and lights their home – unless there’s a problem. Given the age and condition of our energy infrastructure, the problems compound every year. Through the...
The Future of the Grid is the Future of Energy
What does the energy industry of tomorrow look like? As more distributed energy resources and connected devices come online, the aging electrical grid may become more difficult to maintain. However, at the same time, these resources will make it easier for utilities...
Utilities Strive to Improve Energy Efficiency for Future
As more states commit to reducing greenhouse gas emissions – and some, like California, have ambitious goals – to improve energy efficiency will be an important tool in meeting those goals. Additionally, as efficiency-as-a-service pioneers have demonstrated, energy...
These States Use the Most Renewable Energy
The U.S. has always relied heavily on fossil fuels – such as natural gas, oil and coal – for energy production. But the trend is now changing, due to many clean energy initiatives at the state level. The production of renewable energy resources keeps increasing, with...
Energy Efficiency – The Obvious and Not-So-Obvious Benefits
Energy efficiency has become a buzzword, especially among politicians who vow to increase efficiency alongside renewable resources. But what does it mean for energy utilities and their consumers? For consumers, the benefits are clear – a lower electric bill with cost...
Member Engagement in the New Cooperative Era
There’s a major trend happening in energy that is not measured in barrels or BTUs. Cooperatives are becoming much more focused on deepening their member relationships. As state after state deregulates electricity, forcing co-op to compete with retail providers, and...
Millennials’ Buying Habits Continue to Impact Energy
By 2025, Millennials will make up to 75 percent of the work force, as the next largest generation, the Baby Boomers, retire in droves. This means their buying power will only increase in the next decade – multicultural Millennials' buying habits include spending more...
Furnace Tune Up: Better Late Than Never, but Right Now is Even Better!
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...
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HomeServe Advantage Program Offers Significant Energy Savings for Residential Members
One of the most promising strategies for achieving utility energy efficiency goals is the increased adoption of high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment. A new subscription makes efficient upgrades an easier decision for residential utility customers and delivers...
Just Launched: HomeServe Advantage Program – Residential HVAC Subscription
New HVAC Solution Boosts Residential Energy Efficiency, Affordability and Customer Satisfaction Norwalk, CT – August 9, 2022 – A new solution – the HomeServe Advantage Program is an all-inclusive, hassle-free residential HVAC subscription service to help utilities...
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,...