Q: How can smart home technology help me lower my power bill?A: Smart technology can make it easier to save…
Author: Miranda Boutelle
Miranda Boutelle
Miranda Boutelle of Efficiency Services Group writes on energy efficiency topics for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the national trade association representing more than 900 local electric cooperatives. From growing suburbs to remote farming communities, electric co-ops serve as engines of economic development for 42 million Americans across 56 percent of the nation’s landscape. For additional energy tips and information on Collaborative Efficiency, visit collaborativeefficiency.com/energytips.
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Q: My winter energy bills are typically higher. Can you offer advice on how to lower bills during colder months?…