The traditional power grid is a system that consists of various elements, such as synchronous machines, power transformers, transmission lines, transmission substations, distribution lines, distribution substations, and loads. These are…
Category: Energy Efficiency
What Household Appliances Use the Most Electricity?
Looking to reduce your electric bill? Curious to know who in your household is to blame for an absurd electricity expense? While it’s easy to point fingers at the husband…
Are Our Devices Wasting Too Much Electricity?
Vampire electricity — the energy wasted while devices are plugged in, yet not turned on — is a very real drain on the power bill. From televisions to internet routers…
Work From Home? How to Reduce Your Electricity Bill
About 3.9 million people worked from home in 2017. During the 2020 Covid lockdowns that number shot up to just about everyone. Even as the lockdowns have ended, a large…
The Age of Your Home Will Impact Your Electricity Bill
If you are looking to buy or rent a new home in Texas you may want to consider how the age of the home will impact your electricity bill. The…
What Are the Biggest Users of Electricity in the Home?
Anyone who owns a house cat understands good energy-saving practice — power down when not in use — conserve energy until called to action. Americans in 2020 spent more time at…
What is the best home temperature to maximize comfort and energy savings throughout the winter season?
Temperatures continue dropping. The first frost covers the jack-o-lanterns leftover from Halloween. Parents search for mittens and scarves buried deep within their closets to give to kids on their way…
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