When you consider the amount of electricity that courses through a standard residential electrical line, it’s surprising more people don’t get painful or even deadly shocks while handling defective electrical cords and appliances. Much of the credit for this not happening with greater frequency goes to the ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). GFCIs play an important role…
Hurricane season is always stressful for Florida residents. This year, experts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are predicting a relatively tame season. In 2015, just two major hurricanes with winds over 111 mph are predicted in the Atlantic, but between six and 11 less powerful storms are expected to develop. Unfortunately, all…
Your monthly electric bill is a necessary part of life, but there’s no reason to empty your wallet just to keep your home running comfortably. The average residential electricity rate, using a couple of examples from our area, is $.104/kWh in Bradenton and $.1142/kWh in Sarasota. Both are below the national average of $.1188/kWh, but…