Environmental and Home Energy Blog

The urge to spruce up your home can strike as soon as the first signs of spring appear. But what about spring cleaning for your yard?  Taking care of your outdoor space is just as important as your indoor areas. Keep eco-friendliness in mind as you search for ways [...]

When it comes to green initiatives, none are more essential than sustainable building practices. According to Architecture 2030, building operations are responsible for 27% of global Co2 emissions annually. To reduce the environmental impact caused by construction, we must transition to green building practices.  Why? Because this transition will [...]

In today’s increasingly digital world, the connection between modern technology and nature is more apparent than ever. Daily use of technology has become as natural to humanity as the movements of the clouds or a breeze through the trees. In fact, several technological innovations have made the business of [...]

Many Americans seek ways to live more sustainably and reduce their carbon footprint. However, this endeavor becomes challenging during the winter. Lights and heating systems run longer than usual, increasing household energy usage.  Fortunately, small and intentional actions can go a long way toward saving energy and helping the [...]

Becoming more sustainable isn’t just an individual decision—states and countries across the globe are making a determined shift toward clean and renewable energy. These efforts go hand-in-hand with the priority of reducing our dependence on fossil fuels.  But what is green renewable energy? Is it the same as clean [...]

Proper hygiene is an important part of everyone’s daily routine. Enjoying a long, warm shower or bath is an easy luxury to take for granted. When you learn that 771 million people don’t have access to a safe water supply, it can inspire you to find ways to live [...]

Despite the bottled water industry growing every year, the case against buying single-use plastic bottles is expansive. The earth needs all hands on deck, which means reducing our plastic consumption and switching to more renewable and reusable sources.  Let’s get into why plastic bottles are so bad for the [...]

Any homeowner should be interested in the types of light bulbs they choose to implement in their home lighting scheme. When choosing a lightbulb, there are several questions to ask such as,  What are your priorities? Are you hoping to save energy or maximize output in one area? How [...]

Energy scams are a growing problem across the country. People presenting themselves as “sales representatives” are using manipulation tactics to gain access to your personal information. Stay safe and know how to protect yourself from Spring Power & Gas imposter scams. Learn how to identify call or email scams [...]

With summer comes increased energy costs—which hasn’t changed this year. But there are plenty of ways to keep energy usage down this summer.  How Is the Price of Electricity Determined? Among other factors, the cost of electricity is determined by how much it takes different companies to provide energy. [...]