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Holiday Decoration Safety

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As we near the end of the year, holiday decorations begin to go up, and the focus is now on holiday celebrations and making new year’s resolutions. While you may be rushing around getting the last-minute details together, take a minute to inspect your holiday decorations. By reviewing these tips and tricks you may find …

Is Your Energy Use Naughty or Nice? Tips for Holiday Gatherings.

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Holiday season has officially begun which means lots of food, cooking, decorating, family gatherings, shopping and more. While the holidays are fun filled, they can be a little energy – draining. It is important to conserve your energy during the holidays. Whether you are the one hosting or visiting loved ones, here are some helpful …

Is Natural Gas for you?

Residential

If you live in a deregulated state, you can choose your natural gas supplier! But why choose natural gas? What are the benefits of natural gas? One benefit of natural gas is its impact on the environment. It can be derived from renewable resources and the use of it promotes the reduction of smog, acid rain, and greenhouse …

Tailgate Electrical Safety Tips

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It’s football season, which means tailgate parties are in full swing! Before you pull out the crockpots, food warmers and all those extension cords, it’s a good idea to think about the safety of your setup. Follow these guidelines for safe extension cord use and go team! Use only extension cords marked “For Outdoor Use”. …

Get to Know Zero Emissions Day

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The worldwide movement known as Zero Emissions Day, or ZeDay, began on September 21, 2008, and aims to encourage the use of renewable energy sources to “give the planet a day off” from emissions. As we get closer to ZeDay 2023, it’s a great time to prepare for how you can safely participate in this …

The Price of Energy Explained

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The price of energy is a hot topic right now. You may not realize the number of different factors that go into the cost of supplying your energy. Our blog explains those impact items as well as how and why the price is ever changing. Factors that impact and make up energy costs Fuel Prices …

What is the Price to Compare?

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There are several components that make up the amount you are charged on your energy bill. One you’ve probably heard about is the “Price to Compare” rate or PTC, but what is it, exactly? The Price to Compare rate is the price that local utility is charging (per kWh) for the generation portion of your …

Why Choose a Fixed-Rate Plan?

Residential

With many options to choose from, we want to help you understand the different types of energy plans so that you can make an informed decision to enroll with a supplier like AEP Energy. If you live in a deregulated state, energy choice makes it possible for you to shop for and select a supplier …

Which Appliance is Consuming the Most Energy in Your Home?

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We all know it requires a significant amount of energy to power a home, but have you ever wondered which appliance is using the most? We decided to do a little research and find out which household appliances are the top five highest energy consumers and if there’s a way to better control your usage …