This customer story involved a large home in Atherton, with a very nice older couple who wished to stay in their home as long as possible despite some mobility problems. One of the ways they stayed active and kept their joints flexible was to use their pool to exercise daily Read more…
As an energy coach who likes to work on large homes I am constantly surprised by the number of homes I visit that still have not swapped out their old incandescent lightbulbs for LEDs. I suspect it is due to the rather large energy bills they already pay and the Read more…
We all enjoy using our electrical appliances across the month: stove, air conditionings, refrigerators, television, dryers, etc. The problem arrives at the door with the utility bill. When we use multiple electrical appliances for long periods of time, it all adds up like racking up a credit card debt. The Read more…
Note: This is a two-part series about reducing your summer electric bill. AskDrPower receives no financial incentive for references made to third-party services. They are there for your information only. In part 1, we covered the easy wins. In this article, we will go over options that require more time Read more…
In a nutshell, Demand Response (DR) is getting paid for using less electricity when others are pigging out. When everyone wants electricity at the same time, it’s called peak demand. Here is a definition from energy.gov. DR programs rewards those who respond during peak demand. That’s why it’s called “demand response.” Read more…
What can you do to lower your electric bill without sweating in your home all summer? We have lots of ideas from working with different families over the years. Let’s first start with the easy wins and simple DIY ideas. In part 2, we will cover solutions for longer term Read more…
Idle load is what your home is costing you when no one is using anything. It’s called “idle” load because it’s the cost of your home idling. If you kept your car idling outside, it’s still using gas. Well, idle load is the electricity your home draws just sitting there. Btw, Read more…