SWPPD Blog

After a mostly mild winter, the weather is beginning to improve even more. Put the mild temperatures to work for your energy bill. Read More

It costs more than $2,200 a year in energy bills to run the average American home, and more than half of that is for heating and cooling. Read More

Did you know that up to a quarter of your home’s heated or air-conditioned air leaks right out of your house through the attic? Read More

When you leave home electronics like TVs, computers and game consoles plugged in all the time—even when they’re turned off—they continue to use small amounts of electricity.         That’s a waste of electricity—and a waste of your money because you continue to pay for the power they consume, even if you’re not getting any benefit from it. In fact, the U.S. Department of Energy estimates that his “vampire load” can add up to $200 a year to your electric bill. Read More

Can’t remember to turn the thermostat down at bedtime? Always forgetting to unplug your home’s electronics before leaving on vacation? Read More

Between the price of the phone and the cost of the service, a smartphone is a pretty big investment. Don’t add to the cost by wasting electricity while you charge it up. Read More

Every drop of hot water you conserve could add up to savings on your energy bill. Read More

Nearly every household uses extra electricity during the holidays—for cooking, decorating and heating the house to everyone’s satisfaction. Read More

Installing and running ceiling fans during the summer will make you feel cooler and more comfortable while you are in a room where one is operating. Read More

Besides heating and cooling your home, heating your water uses more energy than anything else in the house. Read More