May/June 2023 Hotlines Newsletter
May/June 2023 Hotlines Newsletter: SmartHub feature 101, Solar compensation update, Department of Energy's new Energy Savings Hub, and more in this edition of the Craighead Electric Hotlines Newsletter
May/June 2023 Hotlines Newsletter: SmartHub feature 101, Solar compensation update, Department of Energy's new Energy Savings Hub, and more in this edition of the Craighead Electric Hotlines Newsletter
Recent comments from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission have ignited a fiery national debate over the way we heat our stovetops. While there is little to no chance that stoves fueled by propane or natural gas will ever be outright banned, what alternatives are there?
National nonprofit Rewiring America’s mission is to make electrification simple, and as such has published an online tool to help demystify the tangled web of generous, but confusing, IRA opportunities available to Americans starting next year.
Heat pump water heaters are having a moment. While the technology has been around for years, recent technological advancements and federal incentives have set heat pump water heaters up for mainstream adoption.
One of the largest sources of discomfort and inefficiency in Craighead Electric Cooperative members’ homes is consistently found in the attic access, especially pull-down stairs. They are convenient for gaining entry to your attic space for storage and maintenance but are rarely air sealed and insulated as well as they could be.
One of the lesser-known things that energy auditors check for when inspecting homes for energy efficiency is proper ventilation: In the attic, kitchen, bathrooms, etc. Ventilation is important because it controls moisture and promotes indoor air quality.
They seem like simple enough devices, but once you dive into the features found in a smart plug you see their untapped versatility.