EnergyLink Blog
Tips for Energy Efficiency this Summer
There are a few telltale signs that summer has arrived: sunny skies, vacation plans, and happy kiddos. Another sign can be sky-high electric bills as we crank up the AC. It’s easy to get wrapped up in your summer bliss and forget to notice your energy habits. Well not...
Keep Your Home Safe While on Vacation
It’s one of the most wonderful times of the year – time for summer vacations! As the weather gets warmer and summer arrives, we find ourselves booking the most exciting of trips – whether it’s to the beach, mountains, theme park, concerts, or more! There are plenty of...
How Natural Gas is Produced
Natural gas is used to for heating, cooking, lighting, generators, furnaces, and more. It’s reliable, eco-friendly, and outperforms electricity and propane. Over 90% of the natural gas in the U.S. is domestically produced. But how does natural gas go from layers of...
How and When to Clean Your Air Ducts
Indoor air pollution is one of the top five risks to public health, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. This includes the millions of allergens and particles of debris living in your home’s air ducts. Your HVAC system collects dust, dead skin, hair, and...
Preparing Your Commercial Business for Spring
As we move into spring and the weather starts getting warmer, you may find yourself wondering what you can do to save money on your energy bill. There are many ways to ease the transition from winter to spring and prepare your business for warmer weather. By taking...
Your Home’s Biggest Energy Users
Preventing high energy bills is a balance of energy usage and efficiency. You can have energy-efficient appliances, but if you’re running them constantly, it won’t help you lower your energy bills. The same goes for energy usage—you can try to cut back, but if your...
Natural Gas vs. Electricity: What’s Right for Your Worship Facility?
Most worship facilities use energy 24 hours a day but are only occupied 20-30% of the time, so energy efficiency is crucial. When it comes to deciding how to fuel your worship facility, consider the benefits of fueling your facilities with electricity or natural gas....
5 Ways Your Restaurant Can Save Money on Energy
When running a restaurant, saving money on energy is crucial. Restaurants use five to seven times more energy per square foot than other commercial buildings. They use the most energy on refrigeration, lighting, and cooling. To save money on energy and boost your...
How to Reduce Energy Costs in Healthcare Organizations
Each year, hospitals in the U.S. spend an average of $1.67 on electricity and $0.48 on natural gas per square foot. Around 60-80% of total energy costs come from lighting, heating, and hot water. For larger healthcare facilities or hospitals, this can add up to...
What is Midstream Business?
Midstream business is a term you may not hear often. The oil and gas industry is split into three areas of operation: upstream, midstream, and downstream. What’s the difference? Upstream refers to drilling and well operations. This is the part of the industry that...
New Year’s Resolutions for Your Company’s Energy Use
A new year means new goals for your business. At UGI Energy Services, we want to help you improve your company’s energy usage in 2022 and the years to come. Whether that means cutting costs, educating your team or yourself, reducing your environmental impact, or...
Go Green with Renewable Natural Gas
At UGI Energy Services, we’re committed to a cleaner and greener future. This includes investing in renewable energy options such as renewable natural gas (RNG), solar power, and landfill gas to power options. RNG has been produced for decades but has recently begun...