One of the results of Benjamin Franklin proving that lightning is electricity is the creation of the lightning rod. When struck by lightning, this rod conducts the electricity through a grounded wire in order to protect the building to which it's attached.
"Gratitude is a quality similar to electricity: it must be produced and discharged and used up in order to exist at all." - William Faulkner
Three things that effect energy use in your home: your (and your family’s) habits, how well your home (and appliances) is insulated, and the weather (which is the only thing you can't control). We can show you how to manipulate what you can control and lower your electricity bills.
If your house floods for any reason, turn off the power until the water can be removed and it's determined that your appliances are safe. If the water level is too high, any appliances standing in it pose an electrocution and fire hazard.
Loyalty is a good thing, but it should always be earned and never offered blindly or without mutual benefit. If you've been loyal to an electric company that hasn't been living up to its end of the deal, talk with us and give us a chance to earn your business.
While there is a difference in quality and performance among air filters for electric HVAC systems, any clean filter is better than a dirty one. Dirty filters force the system to work harder, increasing electricity consumption and shortening the system's service life.
"And God said, 'Let there be light' and there was light, but the Electricity Board said He would have to wait until Thursday to be connected.'" - Spike Milligan
"I agree completely with my son James when he says 'Internet is like electricity. The latter lights up everything, while the former lights up knowledge'." - Kerry Packer
Use window shades and drapes to help control your electric bills. In cold seasons, use them to close off north-facing windows and leave the treatments on the south facing windows open. In summer, simply reverse the order.
When electricity gathers in one place it is known as static electricity, which means that it doesn’t move. Electricity that does move is called current electricity.
The word “electrocute” is a combination of electro- and execute, and means someone was killed by electricity. So, technically, if you don’t die, you weren't electrocuted, only shocked. We guess that's some consolation.
Moving to another location in our service area? We can easily transfer electric service to your new home or office so that you can continue to receive the same great service you have come to expect.
If you are not satisfied with the rates and services you are receiving from your current electricity provider, speak with us. We will look at your rates and show you how we can save money by switching over to us.
FYI: Federal regulations allow you to choose the source of your electricity. If you prefer to use electricity generated from renewal resources like wind or solar, let us know and we will take care of it.
Your electric bill contains a wealth of information (beyond your monthly payment) that you can use to monitor and control your energy costs. We will gladly answer your questions and show you how to interpret the data on the bill.
To help control energy costs, restrict oven use to larger items that require the space or that need longer cooking times. Cook smaller items in the toaster oven or microwave. When using the oven, don't keep opening the door, as this causes it to lose at least 20% of its heat every time you do.
Blown fuses or tripped circuits, while an annoyance, are safety measures designed to protect against electrocution. While most circuits trip because of an overload or surge, if a circuit is constantly breaking it indicates a problem that needs correcting.
If you have a microwave and a toaster oven, you have energy saving appliances at your fingertips. Microwaves perform many of the same functions as a regular oven, but use 90% less electricity. Toaster ovens use less than half the energy of a regular oven and are great for smaller items that need traditional baking or roasting.
Did you know? Electricians spend about 4-8 years training for safe repair, inspection, and installation of electrical services. Electricity is not the place for a steep learning curve. When you need electrical work done, call a professional.
A transformer, with regard to electrical current, alters the high-voltage electricity that travels through power lines and changes it to the low-voltage that keeps your home humming.
Do you know what it means to buy "clean" electricity? It means purchasing renewable electricity directly from a supplier. It is sometimes referred to as "green power." Ask your service provider to learn more.
Myth: A wooden or fiberglass ladder will not carry electricity. They may be safer than metal, but wet or dirty fiberglass or wood will still conduct. It's always best to call a professional to work with electricity.
Sometimes you have to cut the breaker yourself while you wait for a professional. If you do, make sure you shut off each circuit first before the main to avoid overload. Replacing a breaker panel is expensive.
Did you know that you can monitor your home's electricity usage with a usage monitor? They can measure the use of any 120V device, which does not include water heaters, central air units, or dryers.
