Ensure your whole-home standby generator is ready to go. For far too many households in Morris, Somerset, Union and Southern Sussex counties, power outages are a fact of life. Inclement weather can cause downed power lines. Plus, the extreme heat we’re seeing in the summer can lead to an overloaded electrical grid and widespread blackouts. … Read More
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We Compare Two Water Heater Energy Sources for Efficiency, Affordability, and Sustainability When families in Morris County and Sussex County, New Jersey think about their energy spending, they don’t always consider the impact of their water heater. But the average home uses approximately one-fifth of its energy to generate hot water for bathing, laundry, dishwashing … Read More
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Making Sense of the Heating Oil Rollercoaster There are global and local reasons why heating oil prices change. No one likes uncertainty when it comes to prices. It’s been stressful in the grocery aisle, at the gas pump and on the car dealer’s lot for the last few years with record inflation and product shortages. … Read More
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Master Plan or Mistake? Do Your Research on New Jersey’s Energy Master Plan. Good concept, expensive execution. Read the Pros and Cons
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Did you know that spring is the ideal time to replace struggling heating and cooling equipment? An easy way to do it is by financing your new home comfort equipment. Once temperatures are milder in New Jersey’s Morris and southern Sussex counties, you won’t need to work your furnace or boiler as much. And it … Read More
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When Should I Replace a Thermostat? Thermostats should last about a decade; after that, it may start working less reliably—and as is the case with any heating equipment—you’ll be faced with a choice to repair or replace it. How do you make that choice? Here are some rules of thumb: Repair your thermostat if: Your … Read More
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