Thinking of Installing a New EV Charger? Make Sure Your Electrical System Is Ready
As more Chicagoland homeowners switch to electric vehicles (EVs), the demand for home EV chargers is growing rapidly. However, a crucial factor that many people overlook is whether their home’s electrical system is equipped to handle an EV charger. A smooth transition to EV ownership requires more than just plugging in a charger—you’ll want to: • Evaluate your electrical panel • Determine […]
Read More2024 Cold Weather Preparedness Guide
Winter is coming, Chicago. And while Chicagoland residents are used to the inevitable cold temperatures and snow, many don’t prepare enough for the extreme conditions that have knocked out the local power grid in the past. Indeed, in the past two years, during periods of frigid weather and snow, hundreds of thousands lost power in […]
Read More5 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Home Generator
One thing we all know about the Greater Chicago area is that the weather can be unpredictable. At various times during the year, we can experience bouts of extreme cold or extreme heat, as well as strong storms during any season. More and more, those extreme weather events and other circumstances are knocking out the […]
Read MoreKeeping the Power On: Lessons Learned from the 2024 Winter Freeze
If we needed any reminder of the potential for extreme weather in the greater Chicago area, the winter freeze of 2024 certainly provided it. To be sure, Chicagoland residents are hardly strangers to cold temperatures and snow-covered landscapes but one thing that residents don’t often prepare for is the potential for those extreme weather conditions […]
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