Posted December 4, 2018 by Aaron Kase
Nothing invokes cheery holiday spirit better than a brilliant light display, inside and out. On the other hand, nothing brings winter revelry to an abrupt halt like the power suddenly going off in a room, causing the lights, music and other electric-powered accessories to unexpectedly wink out.
Posted December 2, 2018 by Aaron Kase
Holiday lighting arrangements are great when setting the mood for the Christmas season, but they can also put your home at risk if you aren’t cautious about how you lay out your illuminating displays. According to the National Fire Protection Association, fire departments responded to an average of 170 home fires per year caused by Christmas trees between 2012 and 2016, 43 percent of which were started by electrical distribution or lighting equipment. These tree fires resulted in an annual average of 4 deaths, 15 injuries and $12 million in property damage. And while outdoor lights are generally not strung along anything quite as combustible as a Christmas tree, they can still pose a risk if you use damaged equipment or overload your circuits, so outdoor holiday light safety is another factor to take into account when planning your seasonal decorations.
Posted December 14, 2016 by Direct Energy Business
With the holiday shopping and winter heating seasons upon us, it’s important that your small business uses energy in a cost-effective manner. We’ve rounded up five helpful energy tips to help your small business lower its energy usage costs this winter.
Posted December 9, 2016 by Vernon Trollinger
With the turkey bones picked over and Black Friday long past, holiday gift-giving is in full swing. Since we all have someone on our list who’s hard to shop for, we’ve decided to share our gifting suggestions in our 2016 Holiday Gift Guide to make everyone’s holidays merry and bright.
Posted December 8, 2016 by John Rose
Holiday season is fast approaching, making for an expensive time of year for many homeowners. All the additional shopping, travel, hosting and gift-giving adds up quickly, and so do the bigger energy bills that come with heating a home during the coldest months of the year. Adorning the house and trees around it with electricity-sapping decorations doesn’t help either.
Posted by Vernon Trollinger
With the turkey bones picked over and Black Friday long past, holiday gift-giving is in full swing. Since we all have someone on our list who’s hard to shop for, we’ve decided to share our gifting suggestions in our 2016 Holiday Gift Guide to make everyone’s holidays merry and bright.
