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What is a Home Energy Audit?
A home energy audit can help you understand the whole picture of your home’s energy use, comfort, and safety. If done right, your energy savings over time will pay for the cost of a home energy audit – making it money well spent.
The Role of Technology in Renewable Energy
Renewable energy is seeing significant demand as more governments and companies focus on sustainability efforts. However, this number is expected to rise by more than 60% from 2020 to 2026 to over 4,800 gigawatts!
How to Detect a Carbon Monoxide Issue
It can infiltrate your home without you ever knowing until symptoms strike. You can’t see or smell carbon monoxide gas, which makes it even more dangerous. Find out what you can do to stay safe!
Fall Checklist to Prepare For Winter
As colder weather approaches, the fall is a great time to start thinking about your home maintenance. Read on for 14 ways to get ready for the winter that will help keep your home safe and comfortable during the chilly months.
How to Make Your Home a Green Home
As climate change becomes an increasingly important topic with every passing year, more and more soon-to-be homeowners are looking to purchase green homes. Read on to learn how you can make your existing home a green home.
The Truth About Clean Energy – Myth vs. Fact
As the world transitions from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, many questions remain unanswered. How expensive is renewable energy? Is it scalable for mass use? Read on to learn the truth about clean energy.
Five Ways to Save Energy in the Fall
As summer comes to an end, many people start reducing their home energy usage. The fall is the perfect time to make your home more energy efficient in time for the cold winter months. Fortunately, it is possible to use less energy and still be cozy during autumn.
Understanding Your Electricity Bill
Electricity bills can be difficult to understand. Every month, your bill is subject to change. Whether it becomes more expensive, more detailed or more complex, we are here to help you decipher these bills. Read on for frequently asked questions regarding electricity bills.
Green Hydrogen: Explained
As the world works to transition to sustainable energy sources, one green energy source that has become popular in the news recently is green hydrogen. Green hydrogen is proving to be an important part of the global energy transition.
Ways to Save Energy in the Bathroom
When it comes to making your home more energy efficient, the bathroom is an easy place to start. Many of the fixes you can make to your bathroom to save energy are inexpensive and easy to do.
Ways to Save Energy With Your Electronic Devices
Having battery issues with your electronic devices? Fortunately, there are many easy ways to save energy with your smartphone and computer. Read on to see our best energy-saving tips for electronics.
Ways to Save Energy in Your Kitchen
Did you know the kitchen typically uses the most energy compared to other rooms in a home? From appliances to the oven, and from the sink to the refrigerator, something is always using energy in your kitchen. Fortunately, there are countless ways to start saving energy in your kitchen, and they are simple.
Wind Power Explained
As fossil fuels continue to have a significant impact on our planet, the need for more sustainable energy sources is evident. Clean energy sources such as solar energy and hydropower have become increasingly popular in recent years. Another popular clean energy source is wind energy.
How to Lessen Your Electricity Bill This Upcoming Summer
Whenever the breeze gets warmer, homeowners tend to go all out with their electricity usage. Fortunately, you can still enjoy these home activities while reducing your electricity bills by following some tips.
Upgrading Energy Efficiency in the Garage
The garage is a part of your home that is often overlooked. Read on for tips to maximize energy efficiency in your garage!
Simple Around-the-Home Energy Savings
Committed to affordability, Green Choice Energy encourages families to find ways of generating substantial electricity savings through home efficiency. Fortunately, there are countless quick and easy ways to save energy around your home!
Jobs in Renewable Energy
Thanks to dropping technology costs, supportive policies and higher demand for clean energy, the renewable energy workforce has skyrocketed in recent years.
Why Switch to Green Choice Energy this Earth Month?
Spring is finally upon us. With warmer weather and longer days ahead, there are a variety of ways you can take advantage of the nice weather to save energy. Read on for five easy ways to save energy in the spring anyone can do.
Why Switch to Green Choice Energy this Earth Month?
Choice is always a good thing – but when it comes time to choose, consumers may become overwhelmed by the vast number of options presented to them. So, in a world where there are countless energy suppliers, why should you choose Green Choice Energy?
What Happens When You Plant One Tree?
With about 2.47 million trees being cut down every day, reforestation is a vital action to protect our environment. Tree planting is incredibly important for supporting ecosystems and other natural processes, as well as for curbing atmospheric carbon dioxide levels.
What is carbon offsetting?
Carbon offsetting is when you perform an action or fund a project that reduces your greenhouse gas emissions by an amount equal to those emissions. For example, when you travel on a plane, you can purchase carbon offset credits equivalent to the amount of emissions you were responsible for. These credits are invested in certified carbon reduction projects.
Renewable Energy: Explained
Renewable energy is the fastest-growing energy source in the world. It utilizes clean and abundant resources, such as the sun, wind and water, rather than petroleum, coal or other fossil fuels. Ultimately, the goal of using renewable energy is to foster a positive environmental impact and a more sustainable future for humanity and the planet.
What is Energy Market Deregulation?
Imagine if there was only one cell phone provider. If you only had access to one provider (such as AT&T), you would be limited to their plan, their rates and their features. This is similar to energy deregulation. Every energy supplier carries a variety of customized plans, special offerings and prices. With energy deregulation, the consumer has the power to choose which energy supplier works best for them. In states that have not yet introduced energy deregulation, all energy providers are governed by a regulatory body, such as the state government. Under regulation, the utility owns and operates all energy.
Understanding Fluctuations in Home Energy Usage
Life can be unpredictable at times. The COVID-19 pandemic has proven that changes in our habits and daily routines can come unexpectedly. But, just because our habits and daily routines can be unpredictable doesn’t mean our energy bills should be!
12 Ways to Save Energy in the Winter
Did you know heating and cooling make up more than 50 percent of energy use in homes? During the winter months, we do everything we can to stay cozy inside our homes. More times than not, we turn our heat on high, which leads to high energy bills. Fortunately, there are many ways to save money on your energy bills and stay toasty warm at the same time!
