Cathy Engel from PECO explains energy deregulation and what it means for your energy bill. Because the market has opened up to competitive suppliers, PECO recommends shopping around to make sure you’re getting the best deal. Confused about the switch and need some expert advice? We’re here to help. Join us for a FREE PA Power [...]
Energy rate caps expired Dec. 31st…so what does that mean for your energy bill? Here’s what you need to know about costs and making the switch. Visit NBCPhiladelphia.com for more information and join us for a FREE PA Power Switch event at the King of Prussia Mall on Wednesday Jan. 19 from noon until 6pm. Just [...]
Simple Tests and Adjustments Do an Audit: First, assess how much you’re spending each month in heating and cooling. Many electricity providers will provide you with a report that compares your energy usage with similarly sized homes in your area. ENERGY STAR also provides a similar service. Where do you fall? If you’re in the [...]
The U.S. Department of Energy announced a $14.1 million grant for Philadelphia yesterday. Advocates had been lobbying for the program for years, but the city balked for a variety of reasons, and mainly that the finances didn’t work out. Now, the city can use the grant money to fund a radio frequency identification tag system [...]
Some good news for your utility bills- according to the Energy Information Agency, your bill should be lower, or at least increase at a lesser pace for the remainder of this year, due to declining power usage among consumers. For many years, Americans have bought more electronics and gadgets, so energy demand has boosted prices, [...]
An increasing number of homes are having their power shut off, as cash-strapped families struggle to pay all of the bills. The Federal Administration for Children and Families gave out a record amount of funding to help low-income households pay energy costs, and companies say they are trying to help people avoid shut offs by offering [...]
Yesterday PECO delivered 152.3 million kilowatt hours of electricity- the most electricity yet this year, to their customers in the Greater Philadelphia region. The record consumption is 163.3 million kwh, set in July of 1999. Still, PECO said customers used 13% less electricity this July compared to last. To learn more about energy efficient products [...]
Today PECO announced plans to install more than 1.6 million residential and commercial smart meters, deploy advanced communications networks, and utilize the latest in digital smart grid technology. The $650 million plans could improve service, benefit the environment, and save customers about $1.5 billion during the life of the project. For more information, visit www.peco.com/SMART.
There are plenty of products that will legimately save you energy and/or will make you eligible for a tax break, but there are others that may not meet the government’s guidelines. The PA Attorney General’s Office says: do your homework before buying a product or a service. Check out this link for more information on products [...]
Attorney General Tom Corbett is urging PA consumers to shop carefully when considering products or services advertised as being “energy efficient,” and to thoroughly review claims about financial savings or tax benefits related to certain purchases or home improvements. Those who are considering home improvement projects like the replacement of windows and doors, or other [...]
