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As summer temperatures soar, keeping your home cool without driving up energy costs can be a challenge. One of the simplest and most effective ways to achieve this is by utilizing shade. By strategically shading your home, you can reduce indoor temperatures, minimize the workload on your air conditioner and save energy. Here’s how you […]

On the week of January 14, bitter cold brought historic demand for electricity across the Tennessee Valley region. On Wednesday, January 17, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) set a preliminary all-time, record peak of approximately 34,524 megawatts. The previous all-time record was 33,482 in August of 2007. I am extraordinarily proud that, working together, we collectively […]

Extremely cold weather can have a big impact on energy bills. The extended, extremely cold weather we experienced in January was unusual for our region. January saw near zero low temperatures and several consecutive days of temperatures below freezing. These extended periods of cold weather can lead to increased demand in energy consumption. In fact, […]

Hot summer days aren’t too far off. Why not start thinking about planting some shade trees in your yard to keep your family cool? Here are five benefits of shade trees around the house.

It seems that if you close the door to an unused room, you can avoid paying to heat it, right? The opposite is true. When you close off an interior room, or if you close the air vents in that room, your heating system has to work harder and can even break down as a […]

It’s tempting to ask your handy brother-in-law or next-door neighbor to make a few quick fixes around your house. But when it comes to repairing anything electrical, call a professional.  Electricity can be dangerous in a home that’s improperly wired, has overloaded circuits or has exposed or defective wiring, receptacles or switches.  Even if the […]

An investment that can lead to a big return for your family is the same one that will cut your home’s energy use.  If you want to invest in energy efficiency this year, consider:  Replacing older windows, especially if they are single-pane models. Old windows are barely better for your home’s comfort—or your energy bills—than […]

Saving energy during the winter doesn’t have to mean feeling cold in your own home. Here are five free ways to lower your energy bill while staying comfortable indoors.