SWPPD Blog

Next to heating and cooling your home, heating your water uses more energy than anything else in the house.  Read More

Your home office is a convenient place to work. Is it energy efficient, too? Read More

You teach your kids to stay far away from power lines while they’re playing outdoors in the spring and summer. Heed that advice when you’re working in the yard or roof. Read More

Even babies are using computers these days. Read More

If you see condensation on your windows, it means the panes are not efficient enough to keep the cold air out. Read More

Like any electrical appliance, personal space heaters need their space. Read More

February can be hard on energy bills. But cold winter weather is no match for a home that is prepared to fight it. Address these common winter culprits throughout your house: Read More

Treadmills make expensive clothes racks. If you’re in the market for one, think long and hard about how you’ll use it before sinking thousands of dollars into something that will collect dust once your resolve to exercise wanes. Read More

Christmas cookie season is behind us, but don’t put away those baking sheets just yet: Making the sweet treats can be one of the most pleasant ways to pass a chilly, indoor afternoon with your children. Read More

Saving energy at home can be simple and free: Turn off the lights and TV when you’re not using them; lower the thermostat at night. But for a bigger impact on your electric bill, make a little bit more of an effort and invest a few bucks in energy-saving equipment. Read More