Dear Pat: When it comes to saving energy, it can be confusing to figure out what works and what doesn’t.…
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: I’m seeing a lot of ads lately for electric lawnmowers. I want to save money and help the…
Dear Pat: It’s great to read about all the ways energy-efficiency improvements to the home can save money, but what…
Dear Pat: I have high energy bills, especially during the winter. My home is heated with a 20-year-old propane furnace.…
Dear Pat: We’re considering buying an electric vehicle and switching from a propane furnace to a heat pump. We care…
Dear Pat: My husband and I love decorating our home with holiday lights every year, but I feel guilty about…
Last year, we spent our first winter in our new place, which is actually an older home. Even with the…
Dear Pat: Our kitchen and dining rooms are in major need of some natural light. We’ve been thinking about installing…
Dear Pat: Several of my appliances are getting old and will need to be replaced soon. Will the appliance choices…
I’m hearing a lot about solar power as an efficient option for homes today. Can you tell me some of…