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Big companies have been buying a lot of clean energy lately – 3.5 gigawatts of renewable capacity last year alone (a good chunk of all the capacity added*). These leaders, mostly consumer-facing brands like Google, Apple, Microsoft, Walmart, and IKEA, have been covering their roofs and filling giant fields with solar panels and wind turbines. To do this, they have mostly used power purchasing agreements (PPAs) to buy their clean power. Under…

According to a recent study, about 40 percent of natural gas line damages involve lines cut because of errors by contractors, construction workers or residents. Most of these incidents are avoidable. In honor of National 811 Day to promote safe digging awareness, Public Service Electric and Gas Co. (PSE&G), New Jersey’s largest utility, reminds customers, contractors and excavators to call 811 to request a mark-out before digging to avoid hitting underground…

Buildings are the largest energy consumers in the world. They account for around 30% of global carbon emissions, and over one-third of final energy use. This share could double or triple by 2050 if we do not act, as buildings have a long life-cycle that locks in their energy use. According to the International Energy Agency, energy consumption in buildings needs to be reduced by 80% by 2050 if we…

Here are some quick tips for energy efficiency in Hotels 1. Use low-energy lighting. Replace tungsten GLS lamps and T12 fluorescent tubes with much more energy efficient items such as T5 tubes or compact fluorescent or LED lamps. These could help you reduce the electricity you consume for lighting by up to 80%. Furthermore, some of the newer bulb types last more than eight times longer than tungsten GLS lamps,…

The thermometer still says “summer,” but chilly weather will be here before you know it. Public Service Electric and Gas Co. (PSE&G), New Jersey’s largest utility, encourages its residential gas heating customers to test their heating system now, before the first cold snap, so they can be confident it will operate safely and efficiently when temperatures begin to drop. If they have a problem starting the system, a PSE&G service…

A recently completed study provides powerful new evidence of the vast potential of energy efficiency to reduce climate-changing pollution, cut utility bills, drive innovation, and spur economic growth. The report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) shows how much the country has already benefited from energy-saving programs—for example, saving households, on average, $840, and reducing carbon pollution by 490 million tons in 2015. It also makes a…

In recognition of National Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15, Public Service Electric and Gas Co. (PSE&G), New Jersey’s largest utility, offers tips on how to be safe and prevent fires when using electricity. Electrical malfunctions or misuse can cause fires in wiring, cords, lighting and any other type of equipment that uses electricity. Electrical fires are all too common. The National Fire Prevention Association indicates U.S. fire departments responded to…

Utility Module is a energy management software program that offers flexible, premium software and creative business solutions. Utility Module is a state-of-the-art, customized software system delivered by United Energy Consultants to manage utility costs and consumption. It serves as the central management tool to analyze data, efficiently group accounts, and maintain, service and advise users on the performance of their contracts, budgets and energy consumption. It provides the integration of…

1. LEDs are up to 80 percent more efficient than traditional incandescent bulbs. They also last much longer and are more durable. 2. You’ll use up to 80 percent less energy by using your microwave for heating small portions. 3. Covering pots and pans helps food cook more efficiently while keeping your kitchen cooler and more comfortable. 4. The burner should be heating the food, not the kitchen. A 6-inch…