by Green Mellen | May 16, 2022 | Energy Efficiency, Property Management, Residential
It’s something that was drilled into my head as a kid: “Turn off the lights when you leave the room! You’re wasting electricity!” But is that just a thing dads say? How much truth is there to the claim? My sister was convinced it took more electricity to...
by Jon Shockley | Dec 13, 2021 | Energy Efficiency, Property Management, Residential
These days, you can do just about anything from your smartphone: video chat with a friend, shop for groceries, read a book, or navigate safely to your destination. Increasingly, we are also using smart technology to control and monitor systems in our homes—from smart...
by Jon Shockley | Nov 15, 2021 | Energy Efficiency, Residential, Shockley Electrical Services
Temperatures are cooling. Leaves are falling. Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Autumn is here! The changing of seasons presents an ideal opportunity to assess your energy use and make sure your home or business is ready for the cold weather ahead. Here...
by Jon Shockley | Sep 9, 2019 | Energy Efficiency, Residential, Shockley Electrical Services
Do you often find yourself asking, “Why do my lightbulbs keep blowing?” or “Didn’t I just buy and replace those bulbs last week?” These questions are more common than you might think. Blown lightbulbs can be frustrating, especially when it seems to happen frequently...
by Jon Shockley | May 10, 2019 | Energy Efficiency, Shockley Electrical Services
Owning a home is a big responsibility. Not only are you responsible for things that break, but you also have the duty of maintaining and caring for your home throughout the year. It’s a big job, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. From scheduling inspections with...
by Jon Shockley | Feb 28, 2019 | Commercial, Energy Efficiency
When it comes to lighting for your business, it can be difficult to know when to upgrade. Will LED lighting make that much of a difference in my business? How expensive will the upgrades be? Will they actually save me more money in the long run? To answer those...
