SWPPD Blog

It takes a lot of energy to cook all day and to host a house full of company for Thanksgiving. So while you’re making your grocery list this holiday season, start a list of ways you and your family can cut down on energy use. Read More

Maybe you put the housekeeper who used to help you clean up every week or once a month on permanent vacation. You’ve probably been skipping your regular haircuts and have started doing your own pedicures. And you haven’t been to the gym—or seen your trainer—in months. Read More

If you’re trying to save a little money by heating your most-used rooms rather you’re your whole house this fall, a space heater can do the trick. Read More

The U.S. Department of Energy is calling on trick-or-treaters and their families to take three easy steps to keep your energy bill from haunting you this Halloween: Read More

One of the biggest casualties of the pandemic is the locally owned small business. Read More

The federal government’s Energy Star program marks the most-efficient household appliances with a special label so shoppers will know which appliances will save them money on their utility bills. Read More

Here are five tips about power cords that will keep your family safe and your appliances running better. Read More

When everyone is spending more time at home this fall, the lights, computers and TV are running almost all the time. Read More

While families spend more time at home, they use more electricity. Luckily, mild fall weather brings with it an opportunity to save energy without sacrificing comfort. Read More

If your refrigerator or freezer is bursting with food now that you’re parsing out your trips to the grocery store and overstocking the essentials, you might need to add a second fridge to your household. Read More