Propane or Electric? Water Heater Decision Maker | Shipley Energy

Posted by Laura Bretz on 5/22/15 2:33 PM

When your water heater breaks, replacing it becomes top priority.  If it’s not something that has been replaced in a number of years, the market for water heaters can seem overwhelming.  Hopefully, the things listed below can help narrow down any decision necessary to purchase a new tank.
 
Topics: Propane, HVAC

Child Safety: Make Your Home Safe | Shipley Energy

Posted by Shipley Energy Team on 5/20/15 4:47 PM


Whether you’re a parent of one or a grandparent of 15, your protective paternal instincts are constantly engaged. These concerns are never more prevalent than when your kids are playing around electrical equipment.

Topics: Electricity

Air Conditioning Preparation Tips | Shipley Energy

Posted by Laura Bretz on 5/15/15 4:55 PM

Temperatures are rising and it’s definitely time to start thinking about turning on the AC.  With your system lying dormant for six months, there are a few things that can be easily done to ensure that your air conditioner is running properly.

Topics: HVAC

Get A Better Grip On Your Electric Bill | Shipley Energy

Posted by Laura Bretz on 5/4/15 4:42 PM

Sometimes, looking at your electricity bill can be overwhelming.  There are so many specifics in your bill’s details that it can be difficult to keep track of what’s what.  In the sections below, we hope to straighten a few things out to make your next bill a little bit easier to read.

 

Topics: Electric bill

Electricity Use: Eye-Opening Facts! | Shipley Energy

Posted by Shipley Energy Team on 4/16/15 1:44 PM

It’s a fact of life that we all need to rely on electricity in our modern homes. In fact, we use electricity virtually every second of every day, whether it’s for cooking, for powering our electronic devices or for drying our clothes and hair.


Let’s take a step back and look at some fascinating facts about electricity that you might not have known before. Some of these may be eye-openers for you!

Topics: Electricity, Electric bill

Heat Pumps: Air-Source Or Geothermal? | Shipley Energy

Posted by Laura Bretz on 4/10/15 1:57 PM

Pros and Cons of Geothermal vs. Air-Source Heat Pumps

Homes and businesses installing a geothermal heat pump as a source of heating are becoming more and more popular.  Currently, this trend is particularly popular in the southern and western parts of the United States; however there are still plenty of locations that are opting for geothermal.  Although geothermal is extremely efficient and a “green” form of energy, there are still times when a traditional air-source heat pump may be a better option.  The differences between the two are minor, but can make a big difference.
Topics: HVAC

Upgrading Your Electrical Services | Shipley Energy

Posted by Shipley Energy Team on 4/8/15 9:00 AM

 

Your home runs on electricity, yet it’s simple to overlook the care of your electrical service panel. Until you lose power.  Then, it’s understood how important it can be to keep your electrical service panel updated to prevent inconvenient situations like these from occurring.

Some may consider getting an electrical service upgrade an unnecessary home owner's expense.  However, your home will reap the benefits in the long-run, considering the fact that you will be protecting the value of your home.  So you may be asking, why should I invest in a service panel upgrade and how will it enhance my home?


Topics: Electricity, HVAC

Green Energy and Sustainability Trends | Shipley Energy

Posted by Laura Bretz on 4/3/15 9:25 AM

Every year brings new innovation into the world of green energy and sustainability.  It seems almost daily that there is a new invention or new information pertaining to fuel efficiency, clean energy or sustainability.  For the upcoming year, we’re already seeing a few trends.

 

 

Topics: Renewable Energy

Finding a Reliable Propane Supplier | Shipley Energy

Posted by Shipley Energy Team on 3/30/15 10:49 AM

This past winter, propane customers across the region were impacted by severe weather conditions for the second year in a row.  Local and regional propane supply was compromised by a combination of extreme cold, poor output by refineries, delayed rail switches, and tight pipeline allocations.  Regional terminals had difficulty providing enough supply to meet demand.  So, how can you be sure to choose the right propane supplier to avoid propane shortages next winter?

Topics: Propane

Energy Predictions: What To Expect | Shipley Energy

Posted by Shipley Energy Team on 2/27/15 4:40 PM

If any of you have stepped outside recently, you can attest to the fact that this winter’s cold snap has brought us record breaking numbers and more frozen pipes than we can even handle. And even though much of the eastern and southern U.S. is experiencing much warmer than average weather this week, a wide swath of the country is still in the deep freeze, with wind chills in the teens and single digits across much of the Plains, the Southwest and the Northwest. 
Topics: Propane, Energy Predictions