Dear Pat and Brad: A friend told us that if our landscaping is done right, it can help lower our…
Author: Partick J. Keegan
Partick J. Keegan
Patrick Keegan writes on consumer and cooperative affairs for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the Arlington, Va.-based service arm of the nation’s 900-plus consumer-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperatives. He brings over 30 years of energy-related experience at the local, state, national, international, and non-profit level. His experience spans residential and commercial energy efficiency and renewables.
Dear Pat and Brad: I used to live in a newer, energy-efficient home, but I recently moved into an older…
Dear Pat and Brad: My neighbors claim they were able to cut their energy bills nearly in half. Is that…
Dear Pat and Brad, I’ve heard a lot about smart lighting for the home. What is it, and will it…
Dear Pat and Brad, With the holidays approaching, I’m starting to think about unique gifts for my family and friends…
Dear Pat and Brad, My cousin just installed a heat pump, so now she uses fan units placed on the…
Dear Pat and Brad, We’re dreading winter. It feels like every year, no matter what we do, our home still…
Dear Pat and Brad, I’m seeing more information about new models of electric vehicles with longer ranges and better prices.…
Q: We’ve thought about installing a pet door. Will this impact my energy bill? A: Pet doors are convenient for…
Dear Pat: We moved into our home last spring. It’s pretty new and seems well-insulated in winter. But it was…