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05/26/2022

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05/26/2022

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Summertime forward power prices are up between 77% and 223% from a year ago, driven by higher gas prices, FERC staff said Thursday.

05/21/2021

05/19/2021

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A consumer advocate may soon be seated on the state Public Service Commission. The state Assembly has passed A.5838, sponsored by Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz, D-Corona, by a 138-9 vote this week. Assemblyman Joe Giglio voted in favor of the consumer advocate while Assemblyman Andrew Goodell, R-James...

05/14/2021

May 15th is Armed Forces Day. It pays tribute to the military personnel serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. The holiday unites the country behind the men and women who currently serve. The U.S. Military is composed of six branches the Army, Airforce, Space Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Take this day to recognize a service member you know and show support for those currently serving in the Armed Forces.

05/12/2021

04/09/2021

April is World Autism Awareness Month. Autism, refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated 1 in 54 children in the United States today.

Dedicated organizations and individuals promote solutions, across the Autism spectrum and throughout the life span, to support the needs of individuals with autism and their families. They do this through advocacy and support; increasing the understanding and acceptance of people with autism; and advancing research into the causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder.
It is believed that increasing global understanding and acceptance is crucial to empowering every member of the community to thrive. We all need to commit to building a kinder, more inclusive world for all people on the spectrum.

04/08/2021

Check out the upcoming virtual Energy Marketing Conference to see GAGE’s CEO, Jeffrey Levin, participate in the CEO Panel Thursday, April 22 at 11:15 AM, ET. The CEO roundtable has been the highlight of every show. For 14 conferences in a row, leading CEO’s from across retail energy have gathered to talk about the issues facing the industry. RSVP on EMC’s website to participate! The goal of the conference is to bring together hundreds of energy companies, utilities, marketers, vendors, and suppliers in the competitive energy industry to network and learn more about our industry. EMC is the largest gathering of retail energy executives in North America.

04/07/2021

You can save money on your heating and cooling bills by simply resetting your thermostat when you are asleep or away from home. You can do this automatically without sacrificing comfort by installing a programmable thermostat. Using a programmable thermostat, you can adjust the times you turn on the heating or air-conditioning according to a pre-set schedule. Programmable thermostats can store and repeat multiple daily settings that you can manually override without affecting the rest of the daily or weekly program. Although thermostats can be adjusted manually, programmable thermostats will avoid any discomfort by returning temperatures to normal before you wake or return home.

04/07/2021

The location of your thermostat can affect its performance and efficiency. Read the manufacturer's installation instructions to prevent "ghost readings" or unnecessary furnace or air conditioner cycling. To operate properly, a thermostat must be on an interior wall away from direct sunlight, drafts, doorways, windows, and lamps. It should be located where natural room air currents–warm air rising, cool air sinking–occur. Furniture will block natural air movement, so do not place pieces in front of or below your thermostat. Also make sure your thermostat is conveniently located for programming.

04/05/2021

It’s been a little over a year since many of us began spending more time at home due to COVID-19. All of this at-home and online time has led to increased home energy use. Here are some energy saving tips learned during quarantine that can keep our wallets happy.

Invest in better lighting-LED and ENERGY STAR-qualified lighting saves energy and money spent on utilities, using up to 90% less energy and saving up to $75 annually on utility bills. Turn off lights when you leave a room to save even more.

Work by a window for natural light-Choose a spot by the window as a home office location. A window spot uses natural light to replace lamps or overhead lighting.

Unplug devices when not in use-Leaving devices plugged in even when they’re turned off can contribute to as much as 20% of your electricity bill so pulling the plug on electronics can save up to $200 on annual electricity costs.

Keep computer in low-power mode-This will save the battery life of your PC or laptop, and save energy by decreasing the need to recharge your device as frequently

Use a fan instead of A/C as the weather gets warmer-Heating and cooling systems are the biggest energy guzzlers at home and can contribute to 42% of your utility bill. Opting to use a fan instead of the A/C can save energy and money.

04/01/2021

Daylight Saving Time is a good time to remember to check your smoke alarms and Carbon Monoxide (CO) detector batteries.

Three out of every five home fire deaths result from fires in homes with no smoke alarms, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Test your smoke alarms every month and replace the battery at least once a year. If the alarm makes a "chirping" sound, replace the battery immediately. Be sure to purchase smoke alarms with the label of a reputable testing agency, like Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

Smoke alarms should be in every bedroom and in the common areas on each floor of a home. Mount them at least 10 feet from the stove to reduce false alarms, less than 12 inches from the ceiling and away from windows, doors, and ducts.

Anything that burns fuel can potentially become a source of carbon monoxide, an invisible, odorless gas that can kill. CO alarms should be installed in a central location outside each bedroom and on every level of the home. The safety tips for CO detectors mirror those of smoke alarms: change the batteries yearly, test them and interconnect them, if possible. Also, make sure vents for your gas appliances (fireplace, dryer, stove, and furnace) are free and clear of snow or debris.