News, Warnings, Headlines & Seasonal Items
Solar Electric Car Charging Stations Springing Up..An Emerging Infrastructure
Here's a look at the newest infrastructure for charging cars that are popping up across the land.
As electric cars become more popular and more are on the road, there will need to be chargers to recharge cars. This new initiative to place solar-powered chargers across the nation is the first step in making the electric car a real winner on the...
Hurricane Irene Hits North Carolina
Hurricane Irene has hit the East Coast in North Carolina. Amid the heavy winds, high surf, and crashing waves, coastal and low-lying areas are seeing flooding. This will likely be prevalant along the East Coast from North Caroline to New York to New Jersey.
Three Earthquakes in 48 Hours Rock the World
In only 48 hours, a string of earthquakes have rocked areas of the world.
Hurricane Earl Threatens The East Coast...Be Prepared!
The first day of September in 2010 could be remembered as the start of the east coast hurricane, Earl. As hurricane warnings go out, now is the time to get prepared for the storm, not after it arrives.
Downed Power Lines – Hurricane Hazards
Hurricanes and other inclement weather cause power outages and downed power lines. This article takes a look at what to do and what not to do in and around downed power lines. Electrical safety practices should be followed in natural disasters.
Electrical Devices You Need When Storms Hit
Before severe storms hit your home, be prepared by having the right electrical devices in standby mode.
Electrical Devices You Need When Storms Hit
Before severe storms hit your home, be prepared by having the right electrical devices in standby mode.
Top Three Natural Disasters of 2008
Living in the mid-section of the United States posed some particularly trying weather conditions in 2008. Natural disasters were all around us and it seems that the global warming that we've all heard so much about has only made the strength and frequency of the storms more destructive.
National Electrical Code Phone Application
Instead of carrying an outdated National Electrical Code book around, why not try this new software that gives your smart phone the capability to access the National Electrical Codes and changes in a snap!
Thankgiving Turkey Blunders
Some will say there's nothing like a Thanksgiving turkey that is cooked in a deep fryer with peanut oil. Although it is a great tasting bird, there are dangers that can make your turkey a flaming bundle. In fact, it may just start your garage ablaze!
Weather-related Preparedness Plan
As spring approches, the threat of severe storms does too. This is a great time to get your weather-related preparedness plan together, before the storm hits! Every year many people are injured or die from the result of storm damage or hazards thereof. In most cases, a little preperation could have avoided many of these injuries and death all...
Get Ready For Hurricane Season
Being prepared for the electrical power outages should already be your minds if you live in this area. Now is the time to get prepared for the hurricane that could hit the US by early this weekend. These simple readiness tips will keep you ahead of the storm.
Energy Saving Window Air Conditioners
To increase energy savings, newer window air conditioners have an energy saver detting that turns the unit offand on while cooling the room. This saves you money on your electric bill.
Seasonal Heating Needs and Options
As we roll into the fall and winter months, heating our home comes to be our #1 concern. Mny of you have gone green by adding a wood burning boiler or a geothermal heating system. Then there's the conventional heating methods like gas furnaces or electric heaters. The most common are baseboard and portable heaters. Some are 120-volt models,...
Triple-threat of Storms Devastate West Coast...Round One
November 20th,2012 starts the triple-threat of storms that are pummeling the West Coast. One storm has already hit, leaving the west in a state of emergency. Everything from wind to rain to snow to mudslides to ice storms to avalanches is either happening or a real possibility.
Nest, The Smart Learning Thermostat
Here is the latest innovative thermostat that learns your living habits and sets the heating and cooling for you.
Electric Snow Blowers
Removing snow can be as easy as using an electric snow blower.