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Your efficiency upgrades checklist
Follow this six-step guide if you plan to make efficiency improvements to your home this spring. Read more
Start the new year with energy savings
Tips that can keep your family comfortable and your energy bills low throughout the year. Read more
Efficient holiday lighting
With LED lights and decorations you can let your holiday spirit shine while keeping power bills low. Read more
Is a heat pump right for my home?
Stay comfortable year-round and enjoy lower power bills when you upgrade to this efficient option for heating and cooling a home. Read more
Is a battery system right for your home?
Home battery systems are an intriguing way to manage energy use and keep your residence functioning during power outages, but there are several factors to consider before buying and installing a system in your home. Read more
Insulate for comfort and savings
Stay comfortable year-round and enjoy lower energy bills when you upgrade attic and wall insulation. Read more
Charging an electric vehicle at home
Our energy-efficiency experts review the options for keeping an electric car topped off and ready to run. Read more
Stay safe around the big green box
Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones around pad-mounted transformers. Read more
Keeping pets comfortable
We love our pets, and we love saving energy! This month, we’re taking a look at three common energy efficiency questions from pet owners. Read more
Keep cool for less
A professional HVAC contractor can inspect your air source heat pump or central air conditioning system inside and out and recommend efficiency improvements to lower bills and prolong the life of the system. Read more
Seven energy-saving claims
In this month’s column, our efficiency experts take on multiple questions to help you separate fact from fiction. Read more
Weighing your lawncare options
Consider all the options when choosing between gas, electric and human-powered push lawn mowers. Read more
Energy-saving tips for renters
Our efficiency experts offer tips for boosting comfort and lowering bills when you don’t own your home. Read more
Rolling up savings
Boost comfort and reduce energy use when you insulate or replace leaky, inefficient garage doors. Read more
What does it cost to charge an electric car?
Electrical engineer Mike Smith breaks down the costs—and potential savings—of charging and electric vehicle at home. Read more
Stay comfortable this winter
Take steps now to ensure you and your family stay warm when the temperatures start to fall. Read more
Shining a light on home improvements
Our energy experts offer advice on installing skylights and what to look for when you hire a contractor for your next home-improvement project. Read more
Get to know electric vehicles
Curious about electric vehicles? Don’t miss this month’s Drive Electric car shows in Aiken and Columbia. Read more
Is an electric vehicle right for you?
Trying to decide if an electric vehicle belongs in your driveway? Consider these five factors before you buy. Read more
Charging across America
Electric cars are comfortable, well-built and roadworthy, but they have raced ahead of the national charging infrastructure. See what else we learned on a 2,200-mile road trip in a Chevy Bolt. Read more
