Energy 101

Did you know your home can be smart? Or maybe you’ve heard that term, but still aren’t sure how it impacts you. For starters, a smart home is equipped with devices like a smart thermostat and smart lights that can “learn” how you use your home.

Many go green tips focus on lifestyle and shopping decisions. But by expanding clean living to your everyday energy use and home design, you make an even bigger impact.

As a business owner, understanding your expenses is an important part of streamlining your business. By knowing what you spend on energy, you can make a few changes to your energy usage and reduce your operating costs and your business’s impact on the environment.

We highlight how a home warranty plan differs from the average homeowners insurance plan — and how understanding what's protected is the first step toward peace of mind.

Consumers and homeowners alike know that natural gas is used to heat the majority of American homes. Approximately 51% of U.S. households are heated by natural gas, according to the American Petroleum Institute (API). But natural gas is used as an energy source in more ways than one.