There are simple ways to help create a more energy efficient home: you can change to LED lightbulbs, switch to a smart thermostat, install dimmer switches and motion sensors for the lights in your home, upgrade to energy efficient appliances, and more. These small changes can make more of an impact than you’d realize, but […]

Since the deregulation of the energy market, Manitoba hydro consumers have had a number of providers to choose from for their various energy needs; however, they’ve also had a number of different types of options. These options include residential natural gas retailers, commercial natural gas retailers, and regulated energy providers. Knowing the different benefits of […]

Here comes the season of hot baths, blankets, warm socks and higher energy bills. Yes, the colder the winter, the more you spend on your utilities. As temperatures outside get really inhospitable, we will always find ways to make our homes comfortable spaces. In the United States, energy costs for heating and cooling together make […]

Did you install programmable thermostats to help your home save a little more on energy this year? Just installing the thermostats isn’t going to be enough to trim your power bill, though. You also need to know how to program them to maximize their energy-saving potential. Programming energy savings into your programmable thermostats The idea […]

Have you ever wondered where your energy bill actually goes? You may consume, on average, the same amount each month (give or take), but have you ever wondered how your energy consumption breaks down? It’s an important detail to know if you are going to effectively cut back on your energy costs by conserving energy. […]