Energy Tips

Discovering Hidden Energy Drains

To trim your electricity bill, it helps to know how much energy your household appliances and electronics use. You can estimate that consumption – using online tools like Efficiency Vermont’s Electric Usage Chart or Central Maine Power’s Home Energy Calculator. Better still, you can get...

Reducing Phantom Energy Draws

Phantom energy and vampire power may sound like forces in a sci-fi novel but they’re far from fictional. You may pay for them every month in your electricity bill. These terms refer to a counter-intuitive concept: many electronic devices draw power even when they’re turned off. The vampire...

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Tackling the Ice Dam Challenge

If your house roof is prone to ice dams (an icy buildup along the roof line marked by impressive icicles), you need more than a snow rake and a low insurance deductible. You need to get at the root of the problem. Ice dams form when warm air from your home escapes through the roof, melting...