Dear Pat: Winter will be here before we know it, and I’m wondering if more insulation could help keep my…
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 am planning to replace my current heating system with a geothermal heat pump. It is comparatively pricey…
Dear Pat: I recently moved from a home with wall-mounted heaters to one with central heat and air and a…
Dear Pat: We have two kids, which means we do a lot of laundry — it never ends! What are…
Dear Pat: I’m thinking of installing rooftop solar for my home, and a neighbor asked if I was going to…
Dear Pat: I recently moved into a new home, and it feels drafty. I added weather stripping to the doors…
Dear Pat: I keep hearing about home energy audits. How do they work, and will they save me money? —…
Dear Pat: I want to make my home more energy-efficient, but some of the work is more than I can…
Dear Pat: I recently adopted a dog, but I work during the day. I want to make sure he stays…
Use your heaters efficiently Dear Pat: It’s cold this winter! Instead of turning up my central heat, I’m considering purchasing…