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,...
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Is Old Wiring Risking Your Resident’s Safety?
by HomeServe USA | Feb 8, 2018
Many homeowners never wonder if their house has an old wiring system, plugging all sorts of devices in for regular use. But are residents putting a 21st century demand on a 20th century electrical system? In today’s technology-dependent world, we are putting a greater...
HVAC Tune Up Time for Homeowners
by HomeServe USA | Dec 11, 2017
This fall has been unseasonably warm, winter and bad weather is just around the corner. All too often, homeowners forget about performing a regular HVAC tune up until it’s time to turn the system on. Then, at the worst possible time, it breaks down and homeowners are...
Rooftop Solar Energy: Disrupting the Standard Utility Company Business Model?
by HomeServe USA | Mar 1, 2017
One of the major issues electric utilities are facing is stagnant load growth – a problem cited by 35% of utility executives as one of the top three pressing challenges facing their business, according to a survey by Utility Dive. But is rooftop solar energy finally...
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