My energy bills were pretty high last summer. Do you have any tips for how to keep comfortable this year…
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.
We followed your advice last month and hired a contractor we think will give us an energy-efficient renovation. How do…
We’re wanting to make renovations to our home that will improve aesthetics and overall energy efficiency. How can we make…
Dear Pat: I’ve heard that installing a radiant barrier in my attic could save me a lot of money on…
Dear Pat: We have an old dial thermostat. There seems to be a lot of choices for thermostats nowadays,…
Dear Pat: My water heater is 15 years old. About how long should it last? Are there things I can…
Dear Pat: After 20 years with the same lighting in our home, it’s time for a change. I’ve done some…
Dear Pat: My husband and I are tired of paying such high electric bills during the winter. We think our…
Dear Pat: It looks like we need to replace our furnace, and we’re wondering if a heat pump would help…
Dear Pat: My son and his wife just bought an electric vehicle. I was surprised to learn that the cost…