You’ve probably heard that many first-time electric vehicle (EV) owners say they regret their purchase. But dig deeper and you’ll find that most of that disappointment is the result of not knowing the proper care and feeding of an electric vehicle.

The complaints tend to focus on three…

If you live in an apartment, condo, or other multifamily dwelling, chances are your HOA already prohibits wood-burning and charcoal grills on balconies and patios. Denver and other municipalities extend that ban to propane-fired grills that use tanks larger than the tiny 16-ounce camper grill bottles.

Now, HOAs…

That’s the question asked in a recent consumer magazine. Their answer was maybe.

Our answer is probably. Here’s why.

It’s a Matter of Level

There are three levels of chargers for electric vehicles (EVs), two of which are commonly used for home charging.

Level 1 uses standard 120-volt…

The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting electrical safety at home and in the workplace, designates each May as National Electrical Safety Month. Its 2024 campaign features new and updated resources to encourage electrical safety awareness for families, businesses, and…

It seems that heat pump technology is changing faster than the weather, which is good since we live in Colorado and know how important it is to deal the most effectively with our freaky forecasts.

But if you’re considering a heat pump for your central HVAC system or…

We’ve discussed how increasing demand on the electrical grid from electric vehicles and appliances risks brownouts and interruptions, but this spring a new twist was added—shutdowns to mitigate the risk of fire damage.

Xcel Energy cut off power to 56,000 homes and businesses in northwest Denver and suburbs…