Surviving the Dog Days of Summer

  How to Beat the Summer Heat Welcome to the dog days of summer – a term that dates back to the ancient Romans who associated hot weather with the appearance of Sirius (the “dog star”) in the morning sky just before sunrise. Over the next couple of months,...

Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke – Know the Signs

Identifying & Treating Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are serious risks, and with summer in full swing you should know the warning signs and treatments in order to protect yourself and your family. According to the CDC, exposure to...

10 Simple Ways to Reduce Energy Consumption and Costs – Part 2

More Low-Cost Energy-Saving Tips In our last post, we discussed how proper use of your thermostat and ceiling fans can help reduce your monthly energy costs.  We also discussed some steps you can take to prevent phantom power draw from wasting energy. In this...

10 Simple Ways to Reduce Energy Consumption and Costs

Reducing Your Monthly Energy Costs is Easier Than You Might Think The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that the average U.S. household spends around $1,600 annually on utilities. This is the just average, and your actual costs may well be much higher depending on a...

Energy Saving Tips from Metro Energy Savers

What’s the  Payback Period for Attic Insulation? Some energy efficiency upgrades, like replacing an old, energy-sucking unit with a new, energy efficient heating and air conditioning system can have an immediate, and dramatic effect on your monthly heating and...