SWPPD Blog

Foggy windows during the winter can be a sign that your windows are drafty—or that you have too much humidity indoors. Read More

It’s not unusual for home energy bills to spike around the holidays. Don’t let it happen this Thanksgiving. Read More

Reducing electricity use as a renter may seem tough when you have little control over the biggest energy users in your place, like your refrigerator, dishwasher or heating and cooling system.  Read More

Servicing your heating system is a lot like getting an oil change or tune up for your car. Sure, it’s an expense—but it’s still cheaper than waiting until something goes wrong to call a technician.  Read More

As the weather cools and the temptation to crank up the heat intensifies, consider ways you can warm up your home a little bit without using electricity. Read More

            Your home is full of vampires—energy vampires, that is. Read More

You’d think that a machine designed to keep your clothes fresh and clean would clean itself. But washing machines need to be cleaned at least once a year. Read More

If you’ve ever accidently flipped off a light switch connected to the outlet that powers an impossible-to-program electronic or a refrigerator full of food, you’ve probably tried every trick you can think of to prevent it from happening again.  Read More

It’s almost time to call your heating technician for your system’s annual check-up. But just because you’re between service calls doesn’t mean you should ignore your equipment. Read More

Want to train your children to use energy more efficiently? Make it fun. Read More