Maintenance Articles

Natural Gas Leads Energy Industry in Decarbonization

by Mike VanHorne | March 25, 2021 | Energy Efficiency, Gas Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Maintenance, Service Line Responsibilities, Utility of the Future | 0 Comments

Not only is CCUS good for the environment, but it’s good for the economy – from the supply chain for the energy industry to supported industries such as carbon dioxide enhanced oil recovery, CCUS maintains current jobs and creates new ones. Since the U.S. is a leader in CCUS technology, U.S.-based utilities stand to play a significant global role in clean energy.

Energy Efficiency: Why Are Some Homeowners Unengaged?

by Mike VanHorne | January 7, 2021 | Customer Engagement, Energy Efficiency, Financial Shock, Gas Infrastructure, Maintenance, Millennials | 0 Comments

Energy efficiency is an important part of many utilities’ demand-side management and outreach efforts, but your message may be ignored, or your customer simply may not be able afford the repairs, replacements or upgrades needed to make their homes more energy...

Furnace Tune Up: Better Late Than Never, but Right Now is Even Better!

by Mike VanHorne | September 25, 2018 | Aging in Place, Education, Energy Efficiency, Intergenerational Communities, Maintenance, Millennials, Safety Tune Up Day | 0 Comments

It might not feel like it right now, but colder weather is right around the corner. That makes it the perfect time to make sure your residents' heating systems are prepared to handle the inevitable – plummeting winter temperatures. Waiting until the first cold day of...

Is Old Wiring Risking Your Resident’s Safety?

by Mike VanHorne | February 8, 2018 | Education, Gas Infrastructure, Maintenance, Safety Tune Up Day, Service Line Responsibilities | 0 Comments

Many homeowners never wonder if their house has an old wiring system, plugging all sorts of devices in for regular use. But are residents putting a 21st century demand on a 20th century electrical system? In today’s technology-dependent world, we are putting a greater...