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How to Use Smart Plugs to Save Energy (and Money!)(Post)
With the help of a simple smartphone app, your customers can control almost any appliance plugged into a smart plug—from anywhere with an internet connection. A smart plug simply plugs int ...
How Small Toilet Tank Repairs Can Add Up to Big Water Savings(Post)We heard through the grapevine that October is National Toilet Tank Repair Month. It’s probably another made-up internet holiday (sorry, Star Wars fans), and you definitely won’t find a greeting ...
Transform Your Laundry Routine: Energy-Efficient Dryers, Safety Tips, and Eco-Friendly Solutions(Post)The nip in the October air brings to mind the simple joys of cozying up in our favorite layers, but it’s our trusty dryer – the underappreciated autumnal asset – providing that joyous moment when w ...
5 Things Pro Desks Need to Know About Hospitality Buyers(Post)If your pro desk has a long line of contractors and builders each day—but no one from the local hospitality market—you’re missing out on a big segment of potential customers. The good news is th ...
Summer Glow: Simple Tips for a Healthier Garden(Post)At last Summer is here, bringing with it longer days and abundant sunshine that nurtures lusher, fuller gardens. Whether you’re tending a vegetable garden or flowers that lend character and brilli ...
Three Ways an Air Purifier Increases Wellness(Post)Modern homes and buildings are more than just shelter against the environment; they have become mini ecosystems in themselves, ones we can control if we have the right tools. Enter: the air puri ...
3 Steps to Weatherize for the Winter(Post)Anyone who has lived in an older house, or at least one that needs some work, knows the pain of leaky windows and drafty doors during winter. The cold air seeping in forces the furnace to expend ...
Rural Americans Face Unique Energy Costs and Challenges(Post)In urban and suburban areas, utility customers have multiple ways they can conserve power and save on their energy bills. They have a median energy burden of 3.3%. But this is not the case in rural a ...
Beat the Heat: How Weatherization Spray Foam Saves Energy and Enhances Comfort(Post)Did you know that air leaks can account for 25-40%* of the energy used for heating and cooling in a typical home? That's a lot of wasted energy! Thankfully, AM Conservation’s weatherization too ...
Objectives of the Smart Home(Post)According to Value Walk, a news and opinion website that covers financial and investing news, “Five years ago, just 13 percent of American households had some sort of smart technology integrate ...
Weatherization Tricks to Stop High Energy Use from Haunting Your Customers(Post)Fall has arrived, and it’s bringing cooler temperatures with it. And while not every area of the country may experience the frigid temperatures common in the Northeast, regardless of where you or ...
A Multipurpose Tool for Growing Your Business—Benefits Of Snugg Pro Beyond Energy Audits(Post)You’ve read how the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will provide a whopping $8.8 billion for residential energy-saving retrofits over the next decade. And you’ve honed in on how the IRA’s HER (form ...
Five Trends of the Smart Home 2.0(Post)Smart homes still face the problems of subpar intelligence hampering functionality. But as intelligence systems mature, including more sophisticated algorithms, activity recognition methods and pr ...
Building a Better, More Cost-Effective Kit Program(Post)It’s no understatement to say 2020 served the nation a massive curve ball. Every prediction and projection for the year was turned upside-down by COVID-19. We learned what “social distancing” was, st ...
Earth Day 2020: Transforming the Environment with Technology(Post)In recent days, technology has been a lifeline that is keeping households together. Thanks to the wonder that is Amazon, I can drop in virtually on my parents throughout the day to ensure they are ...
Utilities Can Learn Important Personalization and Call Center Lessons from Zappos(Post)Retail giants like Amazon and Zappos built their success largely on completely reimagining the customer experience. And like it or not, the new vision they created has trickled down to the utility ...
October is Home Energy Action Month: Boost Home Efficiency And Value Through Energy Audits, Home Energy Score, and Pearl Certification(Post)October marks the perfect time to take charge of home energy efficiency. Read along to unlock the potential of energy savings. With this tool, you can make informed decisions enhancing comfort i ...
Diversity and Inclusion: What We're Doing and What We've Learned(Post)It has been a year since our nation experienced a series of life-changing events, ranging from a pandemic to increased racial violence and a reckoning for change across the nation. As both individua ...