How much does it cost to install a backup generator? Most modern households rely heavily upon electrical energy supply. The installation of a backup generator can deliver whole-house energy during a loss of power due to storms, general power outages and…
B&G Electrical Contracting recently upgraded the lighting in a local Bellevue school’s gym from 250w Metal Halide lamps, to more energy efficient LED lamps. The new LED lamps not only used 18,290 less kilowatt hours per year saving an…
Not too long ago light bulbs were light bulbs. No matter you had to spend, you really had only one choice when it came to interior and exterior lighting options for your home or business: Choose the wattage based on…
Knowing how to properly dispose of compact fluorescent lamps in Western Washington is important if you or your company replaces bulbs and ballasts on a regular basis. Compact fluorescent lamps, or CFL’s, are energy efficient light bulbs that contain very small…
For a long time now, ground fault circuit interrupters, or GFCI’s, have saved thousands of lives and have significantly reduced the number of home electrocutions by nearly fifty percent. Many homes and business in the Puget Sound Area do not…
What to know before purchasing your new EV One of the most important aspects of owning an electric car or plug-in hybrid, might not be how they drive or how far you’ll go on a charge. The most important thing…
Contact your electric utility if your power goes out. Always stay safe during a power outage and when in doubt contact your electric utility. If you live in the Seattle are, contact Seattle Public Utilities. If you live outside of…
Lighting Upgrades There are many simple upgrade options available these days from local hardware stores like Home Depot and Lowes, that can save plenty of energy as well as hundreds each year on utilities. Though the initial cost of…