Have you received unsolicited mobile text messages with an unfamiliar or strange web link that indicates a USPS delivery requires a response from you? If you never signed up for a USPS tracking request for a specific package, then don’t click the link! This type of text message is a scam called smishing. Smishing is a form of[Read More]
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Slay Your Energy Vampires This Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner. There could be a hidden terror lurking in your home. We’re talking about energy vampires — evil ghouls that suck electrical power from your appliances when you aren’t using them, taking a big bite out of your wallet.
Jack Smith visits Columbus on cross-country journey
Last week, we met up with Jack Smith as he made his way through Columbus on an electric bike. Smith is retracing the route of George Wyman, the first person to cross the country on a motor vehicle (a bicycle equipped with a four-stroke engine) in 1903.
Power Surges & Blinks
Have you ever noticed your lights blink during a thunderstorm? Or perhaps you’ve noticed a blinking microwave clock? When this happens, you’ve likely experienced a brief disruption to your electric service, which could result from a power surge or blink.
Why are there colored flags in my yard? (And can I remove them?)
Most of us have seen little flags in yards or construction sites. But why are they different colors? And can you remove them if they show up in your yard? We have the answers.
Dorm Room Electrical Safety
There are more than 3,500 fires on college campuses every year. Students use ,any electronics for school, work, and play. When used improperly, these helpful gadgets can become electric hazards. If you or a loved one is heading off to college, please look over the following tips to prevent electric accidents and fires.
Tree trimming ensures reliable & affordable power
One of the things we love best about our communites is the many trees that offer beauty, shade and habitat for birds and other wildlife. Our community members also love having reliable power. At Loup, we must balance nature and power by keeping power lines clear in rights of way (ROW). A right of way[Read More]
Does your home need an electrical health checkup?
Our homes grow old just like we do. They begin to creak and moan. They begin to show their age. Some of those problems are obvious. Others cannot be seen. That means our homes need periodic checkups just like we do. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), many older homes that still[Read More]
Keep Your Cool & Save Money This Summer
The warm days of summer are here, but while temperatures are rising, your energy costs don’t have to. Did you know, the average home spends $1,900 per year on utility bills, with nearly half going to heating and cooling?
Ductless Mini-Splits 101
Ductless mini-split systems can be a flexible solution for heating and cooling your home. Learn everything you need to know to decide if one is right for you.