The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) is partnering with local agencies and the U.S. Department of Energy to offer a free Weatherization Assistance Program to low-income residents of Colorado.

What is “Weatherization?”

“Weatherization” is a blanket term for a variety of measures that improve the energy efficiency of a…

There’s no doubt that the electric energy business is changing, and power companies are looking toward the future. Here are ten of the top trends that industry leaders are following, according to electric industry newsletter Utility Drive.

Allstar Electrical Services has followed the latest trends and…

Icicles hanging from your roof may be a beautiful, nostalgic winter memory, but they can also be a sign of trouble to come. The freeze-thaw cycle is what gives us icicles, and they have their charm, but when that ice buildup creates ice dams on roofs and gutters,…

Backup generators are great insurance to keep the power on when the grid goes down. They add protection against food loss, keep sump pumps running, plumbing safe, security systems active, appliances on, and can even save lives. That’s why it’s important to be sure your generator is in…

It’s a rare home office or entertainment center that doesn’t have cables and power cords running in all directions. Since many modern electronic devices draw very little current, it’s not uncommon to see power strips or multiplex outlets loaded with everything from battery chargers to television monitors. Sometimes,…

Home heating and air conditioning haven’t changed their basics much since we stopped relying on manually-stoked fireplaces or boilers and hand-held fans. The widespread availability of electricity made automation of furnaces and coolers practical, and electricity continues to be what powers improvements in modern HVAC systems, whether they…