Our conversation today with Louis O’Berry, Energy Management Advisor for Rappahannock Electric Cooperative included some common energy misconceptions. We talked about fireplaces, dishwashers, attic fans, adding insulation and replacing windows; and, some misconceptions surrounding their use and saving energy.

Our conversation today with Louis O’Berry, Energy Management Advisor for Rappahannock Electric Cooperative included some energy saving tips on a budget. We learned about things we can do that have little or no cost; things that cost up to $50, $100 or $200 that could have a big impact on our energy savings.

Our conversation today with Louis O’Berry, Energy Management Advisor for Rappahannock Electric Cooperative included some strategies for a common household issue in both summer and winter months: thermostat wars. One person likes it warmer, the other cooler; one likes to conserve energy, the other just wants to be comfortable; it’s an age-old argument. Louis gives us a few tips and talks about the savings involved with finding a compromise.

We were in the studio with Casey Hollins, Director of Communications and Public Relations for REC to do some mythbusting. Our conversation included some typical things that people might not realize cost you more money than they save on your electric bill; some that could impact your heating & cooling systems; and the age-old question about keeping a fan on in a room. 

Our conversation today with Louis O’Berry, Energy Management Advisor for Rappahannock Electric Cooperative included five ways to save energy in your home. His tips included standard items such as your heating/cooling system, but we also talked about water heaters, vampire loads, energy friendly appliances and more.

Our conversation today with Louis O’Berry, Energy Management Advisor for Rappahannock Electric Cooperative included a list of items that anyone can inspect around their home to ensure peak energy efficiency. We discussed windows and doors, duct inspection, the importance of changing your filters and whether you should upgrade your insulation. We also talked about lifestyle choices & small sacrifices you can make to lower your electric bills.

We were in the studio with Louis O’Berry, Energy Management Advisor for Rappahannock Electric Cooperative to get a tutorial on the MyREC SmartHub app and desktop tools available to REC members at the touch of a finger. We talked about all the tools found within SmartHub, how they work and why they’re an important piece to managing and monitoring your electric usage.

Our conversation today with Joyce Bodoh, REC's Government Affairs & Demand Response Administrator, and Louis O’Berry, REC Energy Management Advisor included topics about sustainability & green energy.

We were in the studio today with Louis O’Berry, REC Energy Management Advisor to get some tips on saving energy & money on our electric bills. In December 2017, Louis made his “debut” on the show giving us money/energy saving tips; and, that show was chosen as “Best Documentary/Public Affairs Program” by the Virginia Association of Broadcasters at their summer conference in June 2018. This episode, we talked about the MyREC SmartHub app and the benefits of using this tool to monitor your energy usage.

We were in the studio today with Louis O’Berry, REC Energy Management Advisor to get some tips and suggestions for saving money this winter on our electric bills. Louis told us about weatherproofing options, gave us statistics about the percentage of energy heating our homes uses and impact on our bills. We talked about changing furnace filters, the cost of using space heaters (and the difference between the various types), where most heat escapes and how to prevent it in order to conserve energy, save money on your bill and heat your home much more efficiently.