Environmental and Home Energy Blog

After the first few months of the year, when being thankful is no longer tied to holidays and vacations, it can become difficult to keep up the atmosphere of thankfulness and positivity. It isn't uncommon for us to soon forget to acknowledge the things we are thankful for; wither [...]

Are you looking for plants that improve air quality? We have good news for you: Every plant improves air quality—at least to some extent. Whether that improvement is measurable is a different matter (but we’ll get into that later). Let’s go over how plants improve air quality, the science [...]

Winter is the time when heating your home becomes a necessity. However, traditional heating solutions like gas heaters can run up your electricity bills and harm the environment. Their carbon emissions contribute to global warming, slowly changing the climate.   Thankfully, you can still be warm and comfortable while being [...]

Are you thinking about switching to an electric vehicle (EV)? This green decision offers many advantages for both the environment and the buyer.  In this article, you’ll learn all about the environmental benefits of electric cars, other types of eco-friendly vehicles available, and how these cars impact your wallet. [...]

At Spring Power & Gas we make every effort to practice sustainability and support organizations that promote this cause. For instance, the Environmental Fund enables us to assist non-profit groups that raise awareness and seek to create long-term, sustainable, and environmentally friendly solutions for communities around the world. Do [...]

Starting a home vegetable garden is not only a fun activity, but it is also one of the first steps toward living a more sustainable lifestyle. You’ll have easy access to healthier foods and save money on groceries. Providing for some of your needs can also help reduce the [...]

Wind energy is one of the fastest-growing energy sources worldwide, and the United States is home to one of the largest and most robust wind markets across the globe, providing more than 7.4% of the country’s electricity. In fact, we currently have over 65,000 wind turbines dispersed throughout the country providing [...]

Solar farms or solar power plants are large-scale photovoltaic arrays that harvest solar energy and convert it into electricity. Unlike residential solar panel systems installed on rooftops, solar farm panels are set up on the ground across large expanses of generally flat, clear land.  What Is a Solar Farm [...]

Thanks to our newfound, yet urgent, desire to shape a more sustainable future for our planet and astounding innovations in technology, the energy market has seen some pretty significant changes over the past few decades. Where the electricity we are getting to power our homes and businesses today varies [...]