SWPPD Blog

            Water heating is the second largest energy expense in your home, so if you use less hot water, you’ll save energy. Read More

Every fall before it gets too chilly outside, call a qualified heating and air conditioning technician to give your central heating system a once-over. Read More

Believe it or not, not everyone has gotten the message that LED light fixtures and compact fluorescent light bulbs are way more energy efficient than those old, incandescent bulbs that we used to use around the house. Read More

            Even when your electronics are turned off, they still use energy if they’re plugged in. Read More

Food spoils quicker during warm weather, so keep your leftovers wrapped up tight and refrigerated—but not for too long. Read More

You know how to save water by taking shorter showers. But your electric water heater doesn’t just guzzle water; it guzzles electricity. Read More

Almost one-third of consumers buy an extended warranty for a new cell phone, computer or appliance—but consumer advocates say that is most often a waste of money. Read More

Take extra care if your home’s bottom floor or basement gets flooded. Read More

                You teach your children not to mix water and electricity in the bathroom, kitchen and laundry room. But when a late summer rain storm knocks power lines down outdoors, do they know to stay far away from them? Read More

Installing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on every floor of your home—and replacing their batteries twice a year—is an important first step to keeping your family safe in the rare case of an electrical fire. Read More