SWPPD Blog

For less than $20 this summer, you make the air your family breathes inside your home cleaner and healthier. Read More

Most families use more electricity during the summer. Read More

          It’s easier than you might think to keep your home cool and comfortable during summer’s hottest days—without cranking up the a/c. Here are four simple ways: Read More

Even though the kids will be out of the house during the day once school starts, you could see a bump in your energy bills.  Read More

            Instead of running your dishwasher right after dinner, consider waiting until bedtime to turn it on. Same with the clothes dryer. And how about charging your phone and other rechargeables while you sleep? Read More

            On summer days, you’re likely to take more showers than usual after swimming, playing outdoor sports or working in the yard. Read More

It’s so tempting to turn the thermostat down to freezing cold when you walk into a warm house on a hot day. Don’t do it Read More

Buying appliances with the federal government’s Energy Star label is a smart way to find devices that are energy-efficient and could help you cut your electric bill. But Energy Star doesn’t rate ovens, microwaves or ranges. Read More

It’s hard enough to endure the hot summer heat when you’re healthy, fit and have an air-conditioned home. Not everyone is as prepared as you are. Read More

It’s wedding season. Why not make a difference in the lives of those you’re buying gifts for? Read More