EnergyLink Blog

Propane and natural gas are both popular energy sources used for heating homes and powering appliances. If you have the option of using either, how do you know which is the best choice for your energy needs? The answer is not as straightforward as you may think, as...

When it comes to purchasing energy, most people wait to purchase until their tank is empty or when they receive an offer to sign up for a new contract. Sometimes, you can get lucky with a low rate using either of these two methods, but if you want to truly control...

Owning and managing a restaurant can be a very daunting task, especially when it comes to staying within your budget. Purchasing ingredients, marketing the restaurant, and general operational costs can all affect your budget, but did you know your energy consumption...

It’s that time of year again—is your home prepared for winter weather? As the cold sets in and the first snow draws near, now is the time to make sure your HVAC unit is ready for action. For optimum performance, consider these five simple steps that could save you...

Like most business owners, you probably have a long list of things to do before the end of the year and evaluating your business’ energy use should be one of them. To help check this task off of your list, we created a simple checklist to help identify any...

With the holiday season upon us and home decorating activities kicking into gear, costs and energy savings should be on the brain. Before you put the finishing touches on that giant lighting display or inflate the 10-foot snowman, be sure to read these...

When you think about propane, what comes to mind? Grilling or home heating? While these are some of the most common uses for propane, there are other applications for propane in your home—and most of these options are also more efficient and cost-effective than using...

It’s a common practice of economics - when companies compete for your business, you have the ability to win. In several markets around the country, including Pennsylvania, governments have deregulated energy utilities to allow for companies to compete for electric and...

Say goodbye to those hot, humid days of summer and hello to the brisk, cool days of autumn. While many of us in the northeast look forward to this time of the year and its vibrant fall colors and pumpkin spice everything, we often forget to prepare our heating and...

When choosing the right type of energy for your business, there are a lot of factors to consider. Convenience, price, efficiency, safety – not every type of energy is equal. Every energy source has its advantages and disadvantages, which is why business owners need to...

Winter weather is right around the corner, and as the temperature drops energy consumption will rise. But by how much? There are steps you can take to make your business more energy-efficient and bring your energy bills down this winter. Here are our top tips for a...

Let’s face it: electricity is a significant line item in your business budget. And if you’ve been in business for any length of time, you know that costs can fluctuate with the seasons and be hard to predict from month to month. If you want to cut energy costs while...