Setting the Record Straight on the 3 Most Common Misconceptions Around Nuclear Energy BLOG CLIMATE MARY LOVE September 18, 2019 SHARE THIS Facebook Twitter LinkedIn If you are following the news, you have probably seen more climate issues in the headlines, on social media and even on television shows. Most recently, the Democratic presidential debates […]
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How Much Trick-Or-Treating Would It Take...
How Much Trick-Or-Treating Would It Take To Power Your Halloween Decorations? OCTOBER 22, 2018 / Written by: Josh Crank We’ve tried to calculate how much sweat and human effort it would take to charge a smartphone, brew a pot of coffee and even power a refrigerator. But this whole time, we’ve been making grownups do all the work. What better time […]
What Type Of Air Conditioner Is Right Fo...
What Type Of Air Conditioner Is Right For You? APRIL 23, 2019 / Written by: Aaron Kase In many regions of the country, air conditioning is a necessity to survive the sweltering hot summers. But while forgoing AC in your home may not be an option, you could be faced with a choice between using central air […]
Doing it for the kids – the future of en
April 3, 2019 By David Hall There has always been conflict between the generations. But throughout history, this has been the exception rather than the rule: whatever generational differences there have been, they have failed to affect the course of human progress. But we should not invest too much trust in the inevitability of such […]
US nuclear generation peaked in 2018, sa...
22 March 2019 Share US nuclear power plants achieved their highest level of generation ever in 2018, despite the closure of several plants since the previous peak, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). (Image: EIA) Capacity additions from plant uprates, combined with shorter refuelling maintenance cycles, enabled the country’s nuclear plants to produce […]
How to Make Your Home More Energy Effici...
FEBRUARY 12, 2019 / Written by: Aaron Kase One of the most effective ways to lock in long-term savings on utility bills is to work on tactical energy-efficient upgrades for your home, particularly by beefing up the insulation and air-sealing to improve retention of treated air. These improvements require up-front investment, but if you’re smart about […]
When is the Best Time of Year to Buy New...
JANUARY 9, 2019 / Written by: Josh Crank The coming of the new year tends to get homeowners excited about changes to their homes. It will soon be time to start planting spring flowers, the rejuvenation of spring cleaning is right around the corner, and some of you may even be thinking about replacing a few of […]
How Much Exercise Would It Take To Power...
DECEMBER 11, 2018 / Written by: Josh Crank If it seems like the holiday light displays in your neighborhood are getting bigger every year, there’s good reason for it. Prices on LED string lights have come down substantially since they first appeared in stores, and the cost to operate them is a tiny fraction of what it […]
How to Reduce Gas Costs by Making Your H...
Why Is My Gas Bill So High In Winter? DECEMBER 7, 2018 / Written by: Aaron Kase When winter settles in, it’s time to bundle up, break out the comfort food and enjoy some hot beverages to combat seasonal chills. Unfortunately, winter also means that families who rely on gas for heat see their bills skyrocket relative […]
PNM to Add 100MW of Solar in New Mexico ...
NEWS PROVIDED BY PNM Resources, Inc. Oct 19, 2018, 12:41 ET ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Oct. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — PNM Resources’ (NYSE: PNM) New Mexico utility, PNM, received approval on Wednesday from the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) to purchase 100 megawatts of solar generation from NM Renewable Development, LLC (NMRD) in order to continue serving the Facebook data center in New […]