During the COVID-19 crisis, many members have been working from home, while others are unemployed due to the pandemic. These extra days at home can cause higher than normal energy bills. Now with warmer weather approaching and air conditioners working overtime, the impact might result in even higher bills. We’re here to help you take […]
Does this sound familiar? You bought a new refrigerator and moved your old fridge to a garage or basement to keep a few drinks and some surplus food items cold. Here’s a tip from Jones-Onslow EMC that can help you save energy and money. Old refrigerators, especially those bought before 1993, use more than twice […]
The cost to heat and cool your home is likely your most significant energy expense. It accounts for 48 percent of the energy use in a typical American household, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. While that number may seem a bit discouraging, it provides you with a significant opportunity for savings. As the […]
When the power goes out at your home, portable generators can save a freezer full of food, help keep you cool, and supply electricity to a limited number of other appliances. Before you buy a generator, do some homework: Choose which devices you want to power at the same time. Record and add the running […]
Weather can have a major impact on energy bills, and when the outdoor temperatures become extreme, your heating and cooling equipment works harder to keep your home comfortable. Did you know the energy experts at JOEMC use degree days to anticipate heating and cooling needs for you, our consumer-members? Never heard of a degree day? […]