SWPPD Blog

            Whether you’re choosing your energy supply for a new home or looking to consolidate the energy sources in your existing home, consider these advantages to an all-electric house: Read More

Space heaters can work wonders on the coldest winter days to warm rooms that your central heating system doesn’t keep comfortable. But while manufacturers have worked to build more safety features into this alternative heating source, users still should take precautions to ensure these cozy heaters don’t become fire hazards.  Read More

Imagine stepping out of bed at 6 a.m. onto a warm floor or getting ready for your early-morning shower without shivering in an underheated bathroom. Read More

Make this year’s Thanksgiving your most energy-wise ever. Enlist the whole family—even those visiting just for the holiday—to come up with energy-saving ideas.  Read More

            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