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EV smarter charging starts here 

These tips can help you save money, charge your electric vehicle efficiently, and make sure it's always ready to go when you are.

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5 tips for electrical safety at home

May is National Electrical Safety Month. These tips can help keep you and your home safe from electrical fires and other accidents.

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Balloons, kites and … trampolines? How to keep them out of power lines

A variety of objects can get caught in power lines, causing power outages and damaging electrical equipment. Use these tips to avoid that problem and stay safe.

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Do you have a power outage checklist?

Use this information so you can be prepared if you lose power during an outage. The first step? Report your outage.

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Ice has weighty effect on power lines

Ice and wind can combine to cause widespread damage and power outages, as happened during a March 2025 blizzard.

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This week: Celebrating Thomas Edison

The prolific American inventor – born Feb. 11, 1847 – was also the grandfather of the electric utility system and early advocate for renewable energy.

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