As children, we loved shuffling around the carpet and then turning to our siblings or friends and giving them a zap. You could see the electricity arc from your finger like magic. As we age, however we may be a little more concerned when we noticed other things like...
Did you know the average home causes more pollution than a car? Unfortunately, while we slowly become more efficient with our homes, we also find more things to use our energy on. Our houses are becoming more connected, our vehicles use electricity instead of petrol....
If you’re thinking of installing a renewable energy source harnessing solar power however, you have to decide which options to choose. The power of the sun has been harnessed for generations. Not only have humans been using it for light, but we’ve cooked...
So how much is your neighbour spending on his Christmas lights anyway? You may be surprised. If he’s oldschool and finds the newer LED lights a little dull, then it’s possible he’s spending as much on his lights as you spend a month in Hydro. A 100...
Do you think it’s time to upgrade? We don’t need to be Tim the Toolman to want an upgrade, but when it comes to our electrical panel, the question you have to ask isn’t whether you need bigger, but what is big enough. When you’re thinking of...
Have you done an energy audit? As we get closer to the winter and we exchange the air conditioner for the space heater, it’s a great time to audit your energy usage. Not only can you find some big wins, but even your small wins can add up. You can of course opt...
