Teaching Kids About Energy Conservation
Here are some easy tips on how to teach children early to develop good habits about energy conservation which will save energy all year round.
Save Your Food in a Power Outage
A power outage can mean losing an entire refrigerator or freezer full of groceries – or worse, thinking that the food has survived the outage and eating food that has spoiled.
Back-up Generators and UPS Systems
we need generators in the dog days of summer, when power usage spikes due to A/C use and storms constantly threaten to take down the power grid. We don't need to be thinking about a back-up generator when days are cool, dry and beautiful – do we?
Does Your Appliance Need a Dedicated Circuit?
An electrical circuit rated for 15 or 20 amps is typically adequate for powering several appliances. However, there are times a dedicated circuit is best for safety and peak performance.
Benefits of Motion Sensor Lighting
While there are many things you can do to maintain a safe perimeter around your home, installing a motion sensor light is one of the easiest and most effective.
2021 Resolutions for an Energy Efficient Home
In 2020, more people home were home all day, which caused energy usage to soar. In 2021, try these resolutions for a more energy efficient home.
Know your Electrical Wire Colors
The three categories of electrical wires are hot, neutral or ground. Each of these wires has a special purpose, and can be identified by colors.
Deck Lighting and Outdoor Outlets
Installing deck lighting and outdoor outlets can enhance your Sarasota home's beauty and safety and may even increase your home's value.
How is Electricity Delivered to your Home?
We often don't think much about the electricity which keeps our home running smoothly - that is, until the power goes out.
How to Avoid Sparks and Shocks
Everyone loves a good fireworks display - but sparks, shocks, and static electricity are not good when they occur in your home.