Savvy Ways to Make Your Family’s Life a Little Greener

Here are several terrific ideas to get the whole family involved in creating a greener lifestyle! Go on a hike/ visit a park - If you want your kids to one day be grownups who care about nature, get them outside. We love the outdoors and every year my family takes a trip to a...

Save with Energy Star Home Office and Electronics

Many people work from home at least one day per week. Working from home saves energy and time by cutting out the commute, but it may increase your home energy bills unless you use energy-saving office equipment. ENERGY STAR-labeled office equipment is widely available. It can provide dramatic energy savings— as much as 90% savings...

Shopping for Windows? Here are Several Tips to be More Energy Efficient and Save Cost at Home!

Windows can be one of your home’s most attractive features. Windows provide views, daylighting, ventilation, and heat from the sun in the winter. Unfortunately, they can also account for 10%-25% of your heating bill by letting heat out. During the summer, your air conditioner must work harder to cool hot air from sunny windows. Install...

Energy Efficient Tips and Options for Heating and Cooling Your Home

A few years ago the AC unit at our house stopped working. It happen to breakdown on our wedding anniversary and at the beginning of September, which is one of the hottest and muggiest times of the year in MS! I quickly began conducting research on air conditioning units and calling companies for quotes. I...

Your Home’s Energy Use

A home energy assessment (sometimes referred to as an energy audit) will show what parts of your house use the most energy and suggest the best ways to cut energy costs. You can conduct a simple home energy assessment by doing it yourself (DIY) or, for a more detailed assessment, contact your local utility or...