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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 into
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, sto
Modeled vs. Measured Energy Efficiency Audits – What You Need to Know(Post)For decades, contractors have conducted home energy efficiency audits with little more than a notebook, clipboard, and a pen. But as the new Home Efficiency Rebates (HER, formerly HOMES) rebate pro
Sustainable Summer Series: Ecoflow Power for Blackouts, Brats and Backyard Flexes(Post)In my younger days, I used to be an early adopter. New tech was my thing. But as I get a “little longer in the tooth,” I can probably say I am not a “gadget guy.” I buy new phones when mine fails, I
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 we
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 purif
Choosing the Right APS for Small Businesses(Post)To a large extent, our economy runs on small businesses, and small business run on a lot of energy. To compete with modern demand, it’s important for even the smallest establishment to maintain the
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 ar
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 toolkit no
Looking Ahead: 2024 Industry Trends to Keep an Eye On(Post)Looking Ahead: 2024 Energy Industry Trends to Keep an Eye On Happy New Year! Are you pumped for the opportunities that await? We hope so! We gazed into our Energy Industry Crystal Ball to see how
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 y
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 integrated
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 pre
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
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 individual
Innovating in a COVID-19 World(Post)My husband and I went to college together; we’re familiar with “working together alone.” It was how he wrote his thesis on McCarthyism and I wrote mine on Post-Soviet Russia, two feet apart on a hand-