Making smart energy choices, managing your electricity bills and practicing electrical safety all start with knowing how much energy your home uses. The average American home uses about 899 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per month. Many factors influence your overall energy consumption, including the size of your home and the appliances you use. By learning your home’s…

Flickering, dimming or blinking lights are annoying and can disrupt your everyday routine, especially if they’re persistent. Sometimes, you can resolve the issue by simply changing a light bulb or tightening a socket.  Sometimes, however, the situation is dangerous and requires the expertise of an electrician who can address an overloaded circuit, voltage fluctuations or…

What are you up to this evening? Chances are you’ll turn on the AC when you get home. You’ll make dinner. You’ll watch TV or scroll on your phone. In short, you’ll use electricity — a lot of it. Electricity has become so seamlessly integrated into our everyday lives that safety concerns can easily recede…