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The Cost of Solar in Nevada: Things to Consider
2016 was a stellar year for the U.S. solar power industry. The market doubled from the previous year and solar added more electric generating capacity than any other type of energy. This was a first and a sign of what is to come. Experts predict the U.S. solar...
Are Power Generators a Good Investment? What to Consider.
In Southern Nevada, the incidence of power outages are less common than they are in the tornado-prone Mid-West or the hurricane-vulnerable East and West coasts. That said, if you own a business that caters to the public, the last thing you need is a power outage,...
Tips for Stopping Rodents from Chewing on Electrical Wires
The thought of having rodents running wild in your home while you sleep is abhorrent to nearly everyone. They multiply quickly and spread disease through the droppings they leave everywhere they go. As is that weren't reason enough to want to eradicate them, they also...
Basic Safety Guidelines for Using Power Strips
If you’re like most people, you need to power more than one electrical device at a time, so you use a power strip. Also known as power taps, power strips are lengths of electrical sockets that are designed for powering multiple appliances. Unfortunately, many people...
21st Century Electrical Upgrades: USB Charging Ports
These days everybody in the family has a "device" -- whether it's a smart phone, a tablet or a laptop -- and regularly charging our devices has become as much a part of life as brushing our teeth or cooking dinner. As a result, USB charging ports are becoming as...
Ways To Reduce Your Summer Power Bill
According to the National Weather Service, the average high temperature last summer in Las Vegas was 99 degrees in June, 104 degrees in July, 102 in August and 94 in September—but that’s only half the story. There’s also the number of days which reached at least 100...
Electric Vehicles (EV’s) – Are They Worth It?
In 2015, sales of electric vehicles (EVs) passed a major milestone, with the number of such vehicles surpassing the 1 million mark worldwide. Almost half of those new vehicles (477,000) were manufactured in the previous year. Three countries—the United States, the...
Common Electrical Problems in Older Las Vegas Homes
When it comes to keeping your house up to date, most features in need of repair or renovation are visible, and therefore you know when the work is necessary; shingles may be missing from the roof, paint may be scuffed or chipping on the walls, watermarks may be...
How a Commercial Electrician Can Save Your Business Money
With energy savings, efficiency, maintenance and back up / power redundancy, many businesses actually have the opportunity to save money with the help of a licensed electrician. Below are six ways a commercial electrician like Penny Electric can help achieve this...
Electrical Outlet Upgrades: Modernize Your Home
These days it seems everyone in the family has a smart phone. Then there are the laptops, ipads, and smart TVs. Sound familiar? They're some of the many reasons it pays to upgrade your home's electrical outlets so that they're in sync with today's electronics-crazy...
Basic Electrical Tips and Requirements For Wiring Offices
Setting up a business office can be complicated and overwhelming, particularly if someone has never done it before. One of the main tasks is proper electrical wiring. If you’re considering opening an office, here are some basic electrical tips and considerations,...
Ways to Reduce Your Winter Power Bill
Spring and fall in Las Vegas are the best times for your power bill. You can leave the windows open to catch a fresh breeze, and there's nothing that can't be solved with a blanket across your lap, or by carefully choosing which shirt to wear that day. When the...
What Landlords Need to Know About Electrical Safety
Electrical fires are among the most deadly fires faced by U.S. residents. According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), they account for more than 51,000 fires each year and nearly 500 deaths, not to mention well over a thousand injuries. And in...
Electrical For Detached Buildings, Sheds and Garages
Does your Las Vegas home include a detached garage, a shed, or perhaps a separate building that you use as a studio or a workshop? If so, how are you providing electrical power to your detached building? If you're getting by with extension cords run from the house to...
Dramatic Lighting Upgrades To Improve Home Value and Function
Unfortunately, many Las Vegas homeowners don’t realize just how much they can improve their home’s appearance and functionality by upgrading their lighting fixtures. By just adding a few simple lighting upgrades, you can significantly increase the value of your home,...
The Benefits Of Ceiling Fans in Las Vegas Homes
Today's Las Vegas homes combine the ingenuity of materials and techniques originally conceived by Native Americans, with modern technology such as air conditioning and ceiling fans. It's this wise combination of old and new that make desert homes comfortable even in...
Electrical Home Safety Inspections: A Must When Purchasing an Older Home
Home renovation television shows are inspiring many people to invest in older homes. Older homes tend to have a charm and character about them that newer homes lack. But just how safe is an older home? In this high-tech age of computers, smartphones, large screen TVS...
Knowing When it’s Time to Call an Electrician
No matter how handy you are around the house, dealing with electricity is rarely a DIY job. Sure, you may have single-handedly installed a new toilet or sink in the bathroom, not to mention doing a pretty professional-looking job tiling the floor and the shower, but...
5 Steps to Childproof Your Home against Electrical Hazards
As a parent, your major concern is to keep your children safe from harm, both inside and outside of the home. Children face a variety of dangers indoors, from choking hazards to poisonous substances stored under the sink or in medicine cabinets to injuries sustained...
What Causes Circuit Breakers to Keep Tripping
If you’re like most people, you probably don’t give much thought to your circuit breakers until you lose electrical power. However, it’s the circuit breakers that protect a house or building from having an electrical overload, which can not only damage appliances but...
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