Plugged In

America’s appetite for energy never takes a break—and neither can the power grid. That reliability stems from a diverse energy mix.

Every May, Electrical Safety Month serves as a vital reminder of the importance of preventing electrical hazards at home.

February brings some of the coldest weather of the year, and when our home heating systems work to keep us warm, we typically see higher energy bills.

Being home can mean having a warm and cozy spot to rest while winter weather rages outdoors. However, your home can turn from toasty to toast in an instant if a fire breaks out.

Mother Nature tends to have a mind of her own. Utility power lines are vulnerable to damage from severe storms—particularly fallen trees and limbs, which can lead to power outages.

For years now people have been talking about the cloud. “That document is in the cloud,” they’ll say, or, “I saved those pictures in the cloud.” Meanwhile, nobody ever bothers to explain it.

With the long-awaited warmth of summer arriving soon comes the desire to spend our days outside, whether swimming, boating or camping. Although we’re far more unplugged outdoors, many electrical hazards still accompany these leisurely summer activities—and they often lurk beneath the surface.

Of all the world’s changes the past 30 years, few are as significant as how we use energy.

We can all think of improvements we would like to make in the new year, whether it is eating healthier, volunteering more or lowering our expenses. One way to spend less in the new year and for many more to come is to make household energy efficiency a goal.