Did you know that you can save hundreds each year by switching to a new energy supplier? You can save money not only on your monthly utility bill, but also through cash-back offers and other special incentives. In addition, some energy companies may
Take your own gas meter readings to gain control over your natural gas bill. Compare your readings with those posted on your bill to make sure you’re being charged only for the gas that you use. Recording your gas meter reading is easy and takes only
In these days of rising energy costs and increasing environmental awareness, many people are trying to find ways to save on their energy usage, both to cut costs and help save the planet. But what can you do when you’re entertaining? You can’t unplug
Homeowners insurance will protect your investment if youre going to take the plunge and get a mortgage to purchase your dream home. The problem with most homeowners policies is that people stick to them even when the policies fail to meet their
It’s easy to assume that if the power is out, energy is being conserved. Many people, however, use backup forms of energy to continue living as normally as possible. This may mean using a gas-powered generator or even propane, which means power isn’t
Much of the energy news today has focused on the need for smarter power grids and its true—grids are getting smarter. But some companies are worried less about grid innovations and more about energy storage. According to a recent report in For
Natural Gas is a mainstay fuel for many countries. Some people regard it as only a commodity that needs pumping from the ground, and piping into homes, for heating and cooking.
A quick turn of a valve supplies all the energy needed to a homeowner,
Alternative energy sources have received a lot of attention during the last decade or so and for good reason. Simply put, theyre clean and reusable in addition to being cheaper alternatives to fossil fuel based energies like oil, petroleum, and co
Prepayment meters are energy meters that let you prepay for gas and electricity. You can top up your energy via a smartcard at your local post office, newsagent or online.
Over four million homes in the UK use prepayment meters. This type of tariff
If you are sitting at home, at work, or in a public space as you read this, pause for one moment and look around at all the electricity being consumed in the surrounding environment. Heating, lighting, appliances, and technical gadgets all require el