tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53507626549305696072011-12-20T03:51:53.536-05:00Paul at SCEGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933906820124462341noreply@blogger.comBlogger541100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-24698704908671955972011-04-12T11:18:00.000-04:002011-04-12T11:19:07.929-04:00

Earth Day is April 22. Here’s a great way to celebrate the occasion and improve your home’s energy efficiency. Replace your old incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). Each ENERGY STAR® qualified CFL bulb can save you up to $40 in electricity costs over its lifetime*. CFL bulbs are not only more energy efficient, they can make your life a little easier. CFLs last about 10

Nakeeah at SCEGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01569407444755029908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-69002132787803320742011-02-21T14:25:00.001-05:002011-02-21T14:28:51.753-05:00

College baseball season is underway and this year, USC’s Coach Ray Tanner has teamed up with SCE&G to help fans be more energy wise. During each home game, videos featuring Coach Tanner and the SCE&G Energy Team will air on the stadium scoreboard. Springtime is the perfect time to start saving more energy. Visit the SCE&G EnergyWise website to learn ways you can make your home more energy

Joel at SCEGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07704058254461550769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-32310354659178418672011-01-17T13:57:00.001-05:002011-02-14T15:44:08.349-05:00

Snow. Ice. Temperatures in the teens. The winter weather the past few weeks has certainly been unusual for South Carolina. No doubt, your electric heat pump has been working overtime just to keep your home warm. Did you know you can still save energy – and money – even during abnormally cold weather if you use your electric heat pump wisely?As outdoor temperatures drop, your electric heat pump

Joel at SCEGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07704058254461550769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-91569014700787865642010-10-12T13:53:00.004-04:002010-10-12T13:59:14.058-04:00

A lot! Heating and cooling can make up as much as 50 percent or more of your annual energy bill. (http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_pie). Because of this, it is important to understand how your thermostat setting impacts your bill.The easiest way to take control of your heating costs is to monitor your thermostat setting. We recommend a setting of 68 degrees or lower in the winter

Gretchen at SCEGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17317407163801066132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-25989561689773245182010-08-23T13:25:00.001-04:002010-08-23T13:28:01.246-04:00

When we talk with customers about saving energy and saving money, we talk a lot about natural gas water heating and especially natural gas tankless water heating.There are good reasons for this - natural gas water heating is a great way to reduce your energy costs, be more environmentally friendly and improve your home comfort – and it normally costs a lot less than upgrading your heating and

Joel at SCEGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07704058254461550769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-49952663203589936112010-07-28T13:15:00.006-04:002010-07-28T13:23:53.824-04:00

Cooling your home makes up approximately 50 percent of your bill during the hot summer months (http://www.energystar.gov/). Because of this, it is important to understand how your thermostat setting impacts your bill.The easiest way to take control of your cooling costs is to monitor your thermostat setting. We recommend a setting of 78 degrees or higher in the summer. Each degree lower can

Gretchen at SCEGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17317407163801066132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-39394425675056501912010-07-14T23:34:00.003-04:002010-07-14T23:46:39.183-04:00

It's hard to believe that mechanical clothes dryers have been around since the 1800s. But, finding ways to dry clothes faster, cheaper and better continues to be very important to most all of us - especially for moms (and dads!) who get stuck with laundry duty.Newer dryers use less energy, have larger capacities and are much quieter than older models. And they feature many options like multiple

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Fiberglass, pleated, non-pleated, allergen reducing … with all of the choices, it’s easy to be confused about what type of air filter is best for your home.Typically, we recommend that you use the plain, fiberglass filters. We have found that heavier pleated filters can often keep air from circulating through the vents properly. When air does not properly circulate through the return, it can

Gretchen at SCEGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17317407163801066132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-39040654167861920912010-06-23T15:27:00.002-04:002010-06-23T15:34:23.509-04:00

It sounds simple, but summer is a great time to get back to the basics. Instead of investing a lot of money into large upgrades, there are very easy things you can do to help manage your energy costs. First, take control of your thermostat. Heating and cooling account for about 50 percent of your annual energy costs – and we all know how hot and humid our South Carolina summers can be! We

Gretchen at SCEGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17317407163801066132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-57125218704950531652010-06-07T10:17:00.001-04:002010-06-23T15:36:15.745-04:00

Thinking of buying an older home? How efficient will it use energy? This is a question many homebuyers are asking these days. Here are some tips that may help: 1) Request energy bill copiesAsk to see the energy bills for the last 12 months for all energy sources used in the home, i.e. electricity, natural gas, propane, etc. Look at the July/August and the January/February bills. These bills

Joel at SCEGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07704058254461550769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-34321727016997761982010-05-21T16:53:00.001-04:002010-05-21T16:56:04.793-04:00

If you’re looking to convert your electric or propane heating system or water heater to one that is powered by natural gas, you can earn a $300 rebate on your SCE&G bill.Why switch to natural gas?Natural gas is clean burning, efficient and reliable. But most of all, if you have a natural gas furnace, you’ll have hot heat coming out of your vents on those cold winter nights and no more worries

Joel at SCEGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07704058254461550769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-16873300946006775832010-05-17T12:27:00.002-04:002010-05-17T12:31:42.542-04:00

Did you know that SCE&G offers free In-Home Energy Consultations to all of our residential customers? To participate, download and return our one-page questionnaire, then a member of our Energy Team will contact you to schedule an appointment. During this visit, our representative will visually inspect your home and offer suggestions of things you could do to make your home more energy efficient.

Gretchen at SCEGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17317407163801066132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-9524497217523435132010-05-10T09:29:00.003-04:002010-05-12T10:02:17.924-04:00

If you’re a regular reader, you know that heating and cooling your home makes up almost 50 percent of your annual energy bill. Since your HVAC unit – or heating and cooling unit – is typically the largest consumer of energy in your home, it’s important to make sure it’s in tip-top condition. Maintaining your HVAC unit is much like changing the oil in your car – it’s not something we necessarily

Gretchen at SCEGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17317407163801066132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-2586306210271791002010-04-30T16:38:00.004-04:002010-04-30T16:44:19.133-04:00

This time of year, we’re all busy getting the house and yard ready for summer. But, did you know that while you’re cleaning out winter’s cobwebs you can also gain some energy efficiency? Here are some tips: Have your HVAC unit serviced.Cooling your home in the summer accounts for approximately 50 percent of your bill. Regular maintenance will ensure that your unit is working efficiently. And,

Gretchen at SCEGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17317407163801066132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-10532278779021298552010-04-23T15:39:00.002-04:002010-04-23T15:42:23.168-04:00

Now that some of the pollen has calmed down a little bit, getting outside and working around the house can be very enjoyable this time of year. Summer’s heat and humidity hasn’t kicked in, completely. Still, we know it’s coming. And when it does, we’ll all be cranking up the air conditioning in our homes.But, did you know that the right landscaping could cut cooling costs by 5-10 percent? (see:

Trish at SCEGnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-61818673425118453112010-04-16T17:09:00.001-04:002010-04-16T17:11:39.714-04:00

This time of year, lots of people either take a spring break vacation or start planning their summer vacation. Making plans is exciting – Where should we go? Where will we stay? Will we save money on our utility bill? Wait. Scratch that last one. Very few people consider their utility bill when they’re out of town. But, should you?There is a misperception that while you’re away from home, your

Gretchen at SCEGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17317407163801066132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-41127885695160279352010-04-09T14:08:00.001-04:002010-04-09T14:10:55.094-04:00

We all use hot water every day and probably don’t think too much about it. We just turn on the faucet, wait a little bit and then … hot water! But, did you know there are some pretty major differences in water heaters and these differences can affect your comfort, convenience and energy costs every month for many years?Water heaters use a lot of energyDepending on how many people are in your home

Joel at SCEGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07704058254461550769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-22962603409329909972010-04-01T10:22:00.001-04:002010-04-01T10:22:47.705-04:00

There is an old adage in the energy business about when you build or buy a brand new home - "You get one chance to get it right." That saying has never been truer than today ... you really do get one chance to make sure your new home gives you the maximum comfort and convenience. And, in today's economy, the absolute lowest energy costs.Reduce your heating and cooling costsHeating and cooling

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In case you haven’t heard, SCE&G customers who purchase new appliances this week as part of the S.C. Energy Office rebate program could be eligible for up to $500 in rebates and $300 in SCE&G bill credits, plus up to $1,500 in federal tax credits. But, if you want to get in on the state’s rebate program you’d better act fast. As of 10 a.m. on April 1, only $133,700 in mail-in rebates and

Trish at SCEGnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-17004806477177002442010-03-19T16:03:00.001-04:002010-03-19T16:05:07.720-04:00

Each week, we try to offer lots of great tips to help you save money on your energy bills. In this week’s post, we offer two more low cost tips about your refrigerator and shower:Is your refrigerator running… and running and running?Like the old joke goes, if your refrigerator is running you’d better go catch it. A refrigerator whose compressor is constantly running may have a leak in the door

Trish at SCEGnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-56786707016249205612010-03-08T15:19:00.000-05:002010-03-08T15:20:13.653-05:00

We’ve all seen them – those funny looking, swirly light bulbs called “CFLs.” We’ve heard they save energy, but some of us aren’t sure if we like the color of the light they emit or the fact that some don’t turn on instantly. We like our incandescent bulbs and shrink away from the change before us.But, the facts stare us in the face. An ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL)

Trish at SCEGnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-14429284169294721362010-02-26T16:14:00.000-05:002010-02-26T16:15:05.468-05:00

Continuing our focus on clean energy, did you know that cooking with natural gas costs about half as much as with a similar electric range? And, many of the new models of natural gas cooking equipment use an electronic spark ignition, rather than a continuously burning pilot. This saves as much as 30 percent on energy costs!Natural gas is a clean burning fuel, with 99 percent of the natural gas

Joel at SCEGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07704058254461550769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-62846027593010594032010-02-19T13:56:00.001-05:002010-02-19T13:56:54.965-05:00

Did you know that heating the water in your home makes up 14 percent or more of your utility bill each month? It comes in second only to the heating and cooling of your home. While 14 percent may not sound like much, there are ways to help keep your water heating expenses in check.First, regardless of the type of unit you have (tank or tankless), make sure your water heater is set to 120˚F or

Gretchen at SCEGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17317407163801066132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-68047531578545131942010-02-19T13:52:00.001-05:002010-02-19T13:52:45.509-05:00

If you’re like me, you’re scurrying about trying to get all of your paperwork together so you can file your taxes and get your tax return as soon as possible. But, don’t forget to pull any receipts for home improvements you made last year. If you purchased an energy-efficient product or renewable energy system for your home, you may be eligible for a federal tax credit.The BasicsConsumers who

Trish at SCEGnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-64458991340706505642010-02-12T16:37:00.001-05:002010-02-12T16:37:34.391-05:00

If you’re in the market to buy a new refrigerator, clothes washer, dishwasher, water heater, air conditioning/HVAC unit or furnace … now’s your chance. Beginning March 31, a total of $3.9 million in appliance rebates will be available from the S.C. Energy Office to South Carolina residents who purchase new ENERGY STAR® certified appliances in the state. The program is funded by South Carolina’s

Trish at SCEGnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-79743786537330442962010-02-09T10:15:00.000-05:002010-02-09T10:16:27.719-05:00

While South Carolina winters are not as harsh as those typically seen in northern states, we do find ourselves facing colder weather from time to time. And, on those particularly cold days, it can be nice to light a fireplace to either knock the chill out of the air or create a cozy atmosphere in the house.If your home has natural gas, lighting that fire can be as easy as flipping a light switch.

Joel at SCEGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07704058254461550769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-83253439738993949992010-01-29T16:28:00.001-05:002010-01-29T16:29:15.207-05:00

If you have an electric heat pump, chances are you’ve heard a little bit about heat strips, auxiliary heat or emergency heat. Maybe you’ve even seen that bright green, blue or red indicator light on your thermostat when temperatures drop outside. But, did you know that this “auxiliary heat” is far less efficient than your heat pump’s compressor?A heat pump operates by moving heat from the outside

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The holidays may be just a memory by now, but little reminders are likely landing in your mailbox: bills from your credit cards and other businesses. Spending time with family and friends creates priceless memories. But, one cost that we often overlook is directly related to your utility bill.Hosting that holiday party or sharing your home for several days with out-of-town family increases your

Trish at SCEGnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-70042062183740790272010-01-18T09:24:00.001-05:002010-01-18T09:25:51.127-05:00

Natural gas space heaters are a great way to compliment your home’s heating system, especially if you just need to warm a room that isn’t often used, like a garage or workroom. They’re also great if someone in your house is really cold-natured and you want to keep a specific room warmer than the rest of the house.Natural gas space heaters are compact, energy-efficient units that come in a variety

Trish at SCEGnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-72030220541658827492009-12-30T13:55:00.001-05:002009-12-30T13:55:46.873-05:00

It’s that time of year again – the time we promise to change some aspect of ourselves or our lifestyle. We declare our New Year’s resolution to become better than we’ve ever been. And it works great … for about a month or two. Then we stray from our resolutions and spend the rest of the year trying to get back to the promises we made to ourselves in January.This year, why not make a resolution to

Trish at SCEGnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-53083876129017686832009-12-25T20:53:00.001-05:002009-12-25T20:53:38.814-05:00

There’s been a lot of talk lately about the smart grid. At its most basic, the smart grid is a transformation from the current one-way power delivery network to one that is more consumer-interactive. It provides the infrastructure to allow consumers to monitor their energy use more closely and increase their energy efficiency. Think of the world of Thomas Edison combined with the technology of

Trish at SCEGnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-26001700854967460722009-12-17T14:24:00.002-05:002009-12-17T14:30:54.181-05:00

This time of year we start to think about ways we can improve ourselves with our New Year’s resolutions. But, why not think about how you can improve green energy in South Carolina?As a customer of SCE&G, you can sign up to make tax-deductible contributions to a program called Palmetto Clean Energy. PaCE,a non-profit organization, allows customers of South Carolina's investor-owned utilities (

Trish at SCEGnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-72919871466235278272009-12-11T10:53:00.000-05:002009-12-11T10:54:18.978-05:00

These days, we’re all interested in controlling our energy costs. To help, SCE&G offers both the Online Home Energy Audit tool to help you monitor your energy consumption and our Energy Analyzer tool.The Energy Analyzer helps you analyze your personal energy usage and costs on a monthly basis. It allows you to review your average usage, typical energy costs and factors like outside temperature

Gretchen at SCEGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17317407163801066132noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-80080043540144527922009-12-04T16:49:00.002-05:002009-12-04T16:54:45.978-05:00

Like me, you probably have a stash of holiday lights in a box that you drag out of the back corner of the garage each year. Some of those lights are probably 15 or more years old. But, why buy new ones when these ones work perfectly fine?Well, those big, old, colored bulbs could be costing you a lot more than you realize. Most of those lights use 5-7 watts per bulb! By replacing them with newer

Trish at SCEGnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-6662304225650589712009-11-27T21:40:00.001-05:002009-11-27T21:43:25.941-05:00

While we all enjoy spending more time at home with our family and friends during the holidays, it’s no time to forget about saving energy! Here are some quick tips to help lower your energy use during this special time of the year:Use miniature or LED holiday lightsCompared to the old holiday lights, newer miniature lights use 70 percent less energy. And, LED lights are up to 90 percent more

Trish at SCEGnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-28320488492220285022009-11-20T13:42:00.003-05:002009-12-29T16:26:27.992-05:00

You’ve planned a spectacular meal and are looking forward to your family gathering around the table to celebrate this year's holidays … but how can you save some energy while cooking that turkey, ham, dressing and all the fixings?1. Match pot size with burner size. A lot of energy is lost when a small pot sits on a large burner. The best way to heat or cook food without wasting energy is to make

Gretchen at SCEGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17317407163801066132noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-49452172479213739252009-11-13T12:25:00.000-05:002009-11-13T12:26:23.661-05:00

Project Share is a program funded by SCE&G customers and employees that helps low-income customers pay their energy bills during the winter months. Since 1986, Project Share has provided more than $7 million to nearly 41,000 low-income customers in communities served by SCE&G. The best part about the program is that 100 percent of Project Share contributions go to people in need.The Governor’s

Trish at SCEGnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-89570980733153134832009-11-09T09:49:00.000-05:002009-11-09T09:50:35.228-05:00

If you haven’t already heard, SCANA recently moved into its new headquarters in Cayce, just off I-77. The new campus consolidates the work locations of about 1,100 employees from throughout the Midlands.The architect, engineers and general contractor who worked on the campus are all LEED certified. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a third-party certification program and the

Kevin Marsh at SCEGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02454991049811698746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-72032695842673106632009-10-30T14:06:00.001-04:002009-10-30T14:08:02.695-04:00

If you’re thinking about replacing your electric water heater, you might want to consider a natural gas tankless water heater. Why? These units are 30-40 percent more energy efficient than standard tank-type water heaters, saving money on your energy bill while providing you with a virtually endless supply of hot water.Benefits:There are a number of benefits to having a tankless natural gas water

Trish at SCEGnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-48345327427017428112009-10-23T14:48:00.003-04:002009-10-23T14:52:24.364-04:00

You may be ready for cooler weather and all that it brings – football, holidays, maybe even a vacation – but is your home ready for winter? There are several things you can do to make sure:1. Know your thermostat settings.Set your thermostat at 68˚F. For each degree above 68, your heating costs can increase significantly, especially if you have an older home that is less thermal efficient. If

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If you’re like me, buying the “right” appliance means researching all of the models and reading reviews on numerous Web sites. But, one key quality I always look for is the yellow ENERGY STAR® tag that tells me how much energy the appliance will use.Appliances and home electronics account for about 20 percent of your energy bill. So, finding ways to decrease their energy usage can be important.As

Trish at SCEGnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-62621285516960474342009-10-12T12:46:00.000-04:002009-10-12T12:47:26.783-04:00

Did you know leaky duct work often accounts for 10-30 percent of total heating and cooling costs? Did you also know that duct leakage lowers the heating and cooling capacity, and can lessen the life of your HVAC unit?One of the easiest and least expensive things you can do to weatherize your home is to make sure your duct work is properly insulated and sealed. A visual inspection can often help

Gretchen at SCEGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17317407163801066132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-57205511238257791172009-10-02T13:06:00.000-04:002009-10-02T13:07:05.825-04:00

Have you ever wondered how efficient your home is or what you can do to make it more energy efficient? SCE&G now offers a free In-Home Energy Consultation that can help you do just that! Home Energy Consultations are provided free to all residential SCE&G customers. All we ask is that you complete a one-page questionnaire with some basic information about your home prior to the visit. The in-home

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When you think of your home, the last thing you relate it to is an envelope, right? Take a minute and think of the outside walls, floor and ceiling as the boundaries of this “envelope.” If you seal them with sufficient insulation, you ensure that the conditioned air in your home stays in your home and does not escape (costing you money).The part of this envelope that has the most impact on your

Gretchen at SCEGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17317407163801066132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350762654930569607.post-58785434944324163282009-09-18T10:15:00.001-04:002009-09-18T10:17:36.600-04:00

According to the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, having trees and shrubs around houses can actually help keep neighborhoods 1-3o F cooler in the summer. And, the total effect of shading can cut cooling costs by 5-10 percent! (see: Building America Best Practice Series, vol. 1, p. 26)For South Carolina’s hot-humid climate, the goal of landscaping is to

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A programmable thermostat can help maintain the comfort of your home when you’re there and possibly reduce energy costs when you’re not – thanks to a pre-set schedule for when your heating or air-conditioning unit turns on. To maximize savings, here are three simple steps:1. Choose the right modelTo decide which programmable thermostat is best for you, think about how often you are away from home

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Net metering provides a way for customers interested in generating their own renewable electricity to power their homes or businesses and even sell the excess energy back to their power company. The most popular ways that people seek to generate electricity on their property is either with a wind turbine or solar panels. Customers who participate in a net metering program receive a credit for the

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As we mentioned in August, you can improve your home’s energy efficiency without spending a lot of money. Here are two more ideas to help save on your energy bills:Manage your water heating costs.Water heating accounts for more than 10% of home energy use. Set your water heater temperature at 120°F. Also, consider adding a water heater tank insulation wrap, which can be purchased at your local

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A new school year often means new teachers, maybe some new friends and new subjects to study. To help our eager learners, SCE&G’s Kids’ Zone offers a great online resource for kids to learn about energy-related topics.Topics on the site range from electric and natural gas safety to a special micro site designed especially for teachers and another micro site called Energy Efficiency World.Energy

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No one likes to be without electricity, but sometimes Mother Nature gets in our way and outages occur. As we enter the height of hurricane season, did you know there are three ways you can report or track outages?TelephoneReporting or checking on outages by telephone is the most common method. Here are our numbers:For outages and downed/sparking power lines: 1-888-333-4465For gas leaks: 1-800-815

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We’re all interested in controlling our energy costs in today’s uncertain economy. SCE&G has a free tool called the Online Home Energy Audit that is designed to give you a better understanding of your energy usage so you can identify ways to save.The Online Home Energy Audit has two options for showing you how to save energy: The Full Energy Profile and the EZ-Energy Profile. The Full Energy

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You may have heard you can get federal tax credits for installing a variety of renewable energy generators (such as solar panels) and/or making energy efficient home improvements (such as windows, doors, and skylights) to your existing home. The Internal Revenue Service has even started publishing information (here and here) about how your investment this year will yield tax savings next year.But

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Improving your home’s energy efficiency doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. In fact, there are a number of home improvement projects you can do yourself with little to no cost. Here are just two simple ways to save on your energy bills:Seal the gap.Did you know a 1/8-inch gap around a door is equivalent to a hole in your wall the size of a grapefruit? Caulk, seal and weather-strip around

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As we talk to you, our customers, every day, more and more of those conversations are turning to energy efficiency. We created this blog to give you an opportunity to get information you can use from our energy experts and to share ideas and tips for saving energy in your homes and businesses. Each week, our energy experts will post a new article related to energy efficiency. This

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