HomeServe USA (HomeServe), a leading provider of home repair solutions, has announced the findings of the summer 2018 edition of its Biannual State of the Home Survey. The bi-annual survey reports on the financial impact of home repairs, including homeowner readiness...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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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