by Katherine Susko | Dec 10, 2025 | Your Power
Your furnace has been working hard over these cold days to keep you comfortable, using both natural gas and electricity. This could result in a higher-than-normal bill next month. Here are a few tips to lower your energy usage and lessen the impact on your upcoming...
by Katherine Susko | Nov 26, 2025 | Your Power
Is your home ready for the holidays? While you enjoy the season, your home and heating appliances work extra hard to keep up with increased use. Learn more about what adds to your energy bill and learn ways to save Holiday contributors to your energy bill: Holiday...
by Dominique Hicks | Nov 11, 2025 | People, Your Neighborhood
For Manish J., owner of Third Coast Spray Foam in Fruitport, running a small insulation business is about building trust with customers. Since 2017, his company has served homes, businesses and even shipping containers across West Michigan. But like many small...
by Dominique Hicks | Nov 11, 2025 | Oakland County, People, Wayne County, Your Neighborhood
When DeShawn W. retired from a 21-year career in the U.S. Navy, he knew he wanted to keep serving his community. In 2019, the Detroit native launched his small business, Duke Investments & Associates, which helps connect the community to vital services in...
by Katherine Susko | Oct 30, 2025 | Your Power
As charming as they can be, older homes often use more energy due to poor insulation and inefficient windows. Remember that colder weather increases your energy usage and bill. Electricity powers more of your home than you might realize – including your furnace...
