Energy Tips
Quick Tips to Maximize Energy Efficiency in the Kitchen
Energy efficiency isn’t just about making investments in new technology, like making the shift to heat pumps. There are plenty of small steps you can take — right now, for free — that can help lower your energy use and costs. In this blog, we’re focusing on some easy, practical ways...
READ MORESmart Cooling Tips for an Energy-Efficient Home
As temperatures start to rise, keeping your home cool doesn’t have to mean cranking up the air conditioning. In fact, simple strategies like using fans effectively and improving airflow can make a big difference in your comfort— and your energy bills. At night, we recommend using fans...
READ MOREEnhance Comfort and Savings Using Your Heat Pumps
Mainers have embraced heat pumps in record numbers, with over 100,000 already installed in homes and businesses across the state. These systems are the most efficient way to heat and cool a building, offering significant energy and cost savings throughout the year. As we begin to wrap up another...
READ MOREIncrease Comfort, Save Money, and Prevent Frozen Pipes with Weatherization
Winter in Maine is beautiful, but it also brings challenges like high heating costs, ice dams, and frozen pipes. Weatherization is a key strategy for Mainers looking to reduce energy bills by making homes and businesses less drafty, better insulated, and more energy efficient. Common weatherization...
READ MOREWinter Tips for Electric Vehicle Owners
As drivers in Maine and around the globe make the switch to electric vehicles (EVs), many people have questions about how these vehicles perform in cold weather. Today’s blog offers some tips on how to get the most out of an EV this winter. Understanding Winter Performance When temperatures...
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