Various lighting choices have their strengths and weaknesses. But, in Minnesota, the temperature is an essential factor in which type of light you choose. During the summer, temperatures in Minnesota average in the mid-80s F (30 °C) with temperatures as hot as 114 °F (46 °C) possible. Temperatures of -30°F (-34.4°C) are typical during the...Read More

The holidays are coming up and it’s time to start thinking about how you can keep your family safe. Electrical safety is something that we should all be paying attention to. The United States Fire Administration (USFA) estimates that nearly half of all electrical fire deaths occur December through March. Thankfully, there are things that...Read More

Dimmer switches have been around in one form or other for almost as long as the light bulb. There are lots of reasons to use dimmer switches. What are they, and is saving energy among them? A Little Romance Dimmer switches give you a lot more control over how much light is in a room....Read More

What is an Arc Flash Incident? When electrical current travels through the air or a potential path, other than its intended path, you get an electrical arc. This produces a lot of energy and heat. It happens quickly (under a second) but can at times last as long as minutes. This is known as an...Read More

During the summer, electrical bills go up, thanks to air conditioning costs. If you want to lower your monthly bill, that’s a great place to start. But there are other ways to reduce your energy costs all year long. They include banishing energy vampires! What are Energy Vampires? Electrical devices and appliances continue to suck...Read More

The average household now has over seven active devices in use each day, with 6% of households having more than 15 active devices. [1] Those devices are often expensive and fragile. While most people know that a power surge can fry their device, very few know how to prevent this from happening. They often know...Read More

Of all the things in your home that affect your electric bill, your air conditioner makes the biggest impact. As we move into full-fledged AC season, the jump in our electric bills is an unwanted side-effect. The air conditioners we use today are far more efficient than those that were manufactured a few years ago....Read More

 LED (Light Emitting Diodes) lighting is perhaps the most exciting technological advancement in the lighting industry. What are some of the advantages of LED lighting? Service Life Long service life is one of the greatest benefits of LED lights. You may have heard that traditional incandescent bulbs have an average expected lifetime of 1000 hours...Read More

As a business owner, you know that a power outage can cost you a lot. One estimate is that power outages cost businesses over $27 billion annually.[1] When the power goes out, production lines grind to a halt. Financial corporations can’t carry out essential transactions. Power failures can cause an irrecoverable loss of thousands of...Read More

When is the last time you thought about your circuit breaker? It’s likely that it was when one of your circuits was tripped and you found yourself in the dark. Circuit breakers ensure that the electricity in your business is safely distributed. Let’s look at how they perform that function, and why you may find...Read More