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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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Choosing a home with energy in mind

Whether you're buying or renting, use these tips to help ensure your new home will be safe and energy-efficient.

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Is your home ready for spring?

It's a good time to take care of routine and seasonal maintenance. Even minor changes or fixes can make your home more energy efficient and help save you money.

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3 ways to identify a utility worker

Scammers don’t always hide behind a telephone. Sometimes they try to take advantage of customers by posing as utility employees. These tips can help you identify a legitimate utility worker.

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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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