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We’ve talked a lot about what can be done to conserve energy and lower costs over the years. For many of our customers in the northeast and midwest, winter is when energy use increases as the temperature decreases.  You can’t control the weather, but you do have control over the energy efficiency of your home. […]

Meteorologists are warning that residents across the northeast and midwest shouldn’t let the warmer than average fall fool them. Forecasts are still predicting that temperatures are going to drop significantly across the region in December and January. With the lower temps could come storms driven by La Nina conditions and arctic blasts of air from

Energy prices are very localized, but right now there is a trend of a natural gas price increase across the globe. The growing demand for natural gas is actually something that’s creating a connection between communities around the world. Unfortunately, that common bond has created a supply vs demand issue that is causing concerns everywhere

Windows are one of those things in a home that embody both form and function. That means there’s a lot to consider before you make a purchase. Especially considering that it’s a pretty big investment.  HomeAdvisor estimates that the average cost to replace a window is $850 per window. You can expect to pay at

There’s a lot of information out there about energy. So much information it can be hard to wade through it all to figure out what’s fact and what’s fiction. Today we’re helping you make sense of all the energy saving tips you’ve likely heard at one point or the other. By the end of this

Major Energy has taken the initiative to aid Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh by donating 3,000 LED light bulbs to help transform homes into energy-efficient spaces. Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh (RTP) was founded in 1993. What began as an all-volunteer organization has grown to be an organization that supports over 30 staff and completes more than 300 housing

We’re always looking for ways to show our customers Major appreciation. Our newest rebate program is one of our best perks yet! You can get not one, but two prepaid cards to use however you want!  How the Major Energy Prepaid Card Program Works Need a new electricity or natural gas plan? Great! Getting the

A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is fairly complex. It’s arguably the most complex system in a house after the electricity and plumbing. But did you know one $10 component could bring the whole system to a halt? And it’s a component that is extremely easy to maintain.  That all-important component is the

What’s the Average Home Energy Consumption in Your State? Is your energy consumption on par with other homes in your state? The Energy Information Administration (EIA) tracks a lot of data related to how we use energy in this country. The information is broken down by type of consumer, energy source, and location.  If you’re

Use Your Ceiling Fans This Summer for Energy Savings Many homeowners run into a serious conflict in the summer. They have to make a choice between comfort and energy savings. When it’s sweltering outside it takes self-control to keep yourself from lowering the thermostat when you get home. No one should suffer through the summer,