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Celebrate Smart this Holiday Season

Residential

The holiday season is a time for sharing meals, baking treats and creating memories in the kitchen. As we gather to prepare our favorite holiday dishes, it’s essential to keep both safety and energy efficiency in mind. Here’s a guide to help you cook safely and reduce energy consumption while preparing those festive feasts. Stay …

Tackle Hidden Energy Vampires in Your Home

Residential

As we embrace the fall season, it’s a great time to reflect on ways to enhance your home’s energy efficiency. One often overlooked issue that can silently inflate your energy bills is energy vampire loads. These are devices that continue to consume power even when they are turned off or in standby mode, much like …

Your Guide to a Fun and Energy-Efficient Halloween

Residential

Halloween is a time for spooky fun and creative celebrations, but it’s essential to prioritize safety alongside the thrills. From costume safety and candy checks to energy-efficient decorations, ensuring a secure and eco-friendly Halloween can make the festivities both enjoyable and responsible. Here’s how you can have a ghoulishly good time while keeping safety and …

4 Ways Small Businesses in Ohio Can Benefit from a Natural Gas Retail Supplier

Small Business

Running a small business comes with its own set of challenges, especially when it comes to managing operational costs. One significant expense is energy, particularly natural gas. Many small business owners may not realize that they have options beyond their local utility company. Partnering with a retail energy supplier for natural gas can offer several …

Fall Safety Guide

Residential

As fall unfolds and the days grow shorter, it’s the perfect time to focus on a variety of safety considerations to ensure a smooth transition into the season. Fall brings its own set of unique challenges, from managing fallen leaves and preparing your car for cooler weather to addressing indoor air quality and maintaining outdoor …

Understanding Energy Costs and Choosing the Right Plan

Residential

Energy prices are a significant concern for many households and businesses today. With various factors influencing these costs, it’s essential to understand what drives them, why they might be higher than usual, and how to manage them through different energy plans. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the elements impacting your energy costs and …

PJM Capacity Auction Secures Resources Amid Tightening Supply and Demand

Commercial

3 min read At the end of July, PJM Interconnection successfully conducted its capacity auction for the 2025/2026 Delivery Year, ensuring sufficient resources to meet the Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) reliability requirements. This year’s auction saw significantly higher prices across the region, driven by a tighter supply/demand balance due to generator retirements, increased electricity demand, …