This is the second year the United States is focusing its efforts to really bring energy conservation to the forefront of conversation. We have all heard about fossil fuels being depleted and the demand each house puts on the power grid. We are constantly told we have to be more frugal with electricity. It is for the benefit of the world as well as our bank accounts. Saving energy will ultimately save money on the electric bill and make each one of our carbon footprints just a little bit smaller. Your Burbank electrician and the team at The Electric Connection wants you to know about Energy Action Month, which is this October.

Right now, the government in the United States is taking action to reduce their own energy consumption. It starts at the top and by their good influence, hopefully citizens will follow suit. An electrician in Burbank has some ways that will help you take action this October and develop new habits that will ultimately lead to less energy usage, lower electric bills and a smaller demand on today’s power sources.

Things to do right now include;

*Turn up the AC a couple degrees or turn up the heater a couple of degrees *Switch out those old bulbs with LEDs (this may require a different light fixture)

Things to Schedule

*Get a ceiling fan installed by an electrician, Burbank homeowners can really save money on their heating and cooling costs with this one device

*Schedule an energy audit to get an idea where you use the most electricity and how you can cut back

These are 4 easy, actionable steps that will help you save money and do something great for the environment. Give The Electric Connection a call if you need a new light fixture or ceiling fan installed.

Almost 2/3rd of Americans decorate there home with some sort of electric lights during the holiday season.  Over half require the use of some sort of extension cord and or power splitter during there holiday lighting decoration process.  The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Reports that Christmas tree fires alone cause on average an estimated $16.2 million in direct property damage, 16 injuries, and 6 deaths every year.  This statistic does not include injures or deaths due to outdoor lighting electric shock or fall injuries such as ladder work.

Diverse and impressive changes have been taking place in the lighting world this month. Read on to discover the fun and innovation!

In Lighting News…

Across the web, there was a consensus that LED holiday lights were the thing to have for the holidays. Not only are they energy-efficient, long lasting, and durable, they can also be interactive. We’ve seen families across the country creating Image via USA.Lighting.Philips.com

Other Cool Stuff…

In the last days of November, New York City residents were surprised by a light show atop the Empire State Building, synchronized to Alicia Keys’ “Empire State Of Mind.” The building’s new LED lighting system has over 16.7 million color possibilities, compared to the old system, which had only 10.

You probably know the iconic Pixar lamp – we usually see it hopping around before our movies start. Well, three students from Victoria University of Wellington have created a real-life replica of Luxo Jr., called Pinokio. With six servo motors, a webcam, some Arduino, and a bit of processing, the lamp came to life. Check out this video:

How about you? Any big lighting changes in your life this month? Please share!

If you are looking to start working from home, an important aspect is to have a legitimate workspace. One of the best ways to create a highly-functional and productive home office space is to update your house wiring. At Electrical Gurus, our electrician services include both commercial and residential electrician specialists who can help transform your spare bedroom into a proper home office. With our help, you can transform your spare bedroom into the most efficient office in the Midwest. In fact, you’ll probably wonder why it took you so long to abandon your cubicle!

If you are requiring a home office, there is almost a 100% chance that you are going to require internet services. Although most devices, including computers, phones, printers, and tablets, are WiFi-capable, having a dedicated, hardwired ethernet port in your home office will increase reliability of your service. Additionally, one of our expert residential electricians can ensure that all of your devices are correctly powered and have the proper grounding to prevent power surges.

In addition to reliable internet and power for your home office, great office lighting will increase productivity. With our speciality lighting design services, Electrical Gurus can design and install lighting that will maximize your natural light while also providing an excellent workspace without the neon buzz that convinced you to leave your regular office job in the first place.

When you want to start working from home, the first step should be setting up your home office. Contact Electrical Gurus online today, or call 515-446-7040 to have an expert residential electrician help you plan your home office.