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• Posted By Lightning Bug Electric 25-May-2020

  Candles & Practicing Fire Safety

  Candles can be so much fun. Not only can they smell amazing, but they can enhance the ambiance of a room, add romantic lighting, and enhance the overall mood of an indoor or outdoor space. However, they can also pose some serious fire dangers. ...

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• Posted By Lightning Bug Electric 18-May-2020

  Georgia Power Foundation Supports COVID-19 Recovery

  The economic impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has been devastating to Georgians, but also to people all over the country. Companies are filing bankruptcy. Businesses are shutting down permanently. Millions have lost their jobs. And life, as we ...

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• Posted By Lightning Bug Electric 11-May-2020

  Watch Out for Coronavirus Scams!

  Since the coronavirus (COVID-19) made its way to the United States, millions have lost their jobs, businesses have shut down temporarily (some of the permanently), and even some of the household names like “JC Penny” and ...

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• Posted By Lightning Bug Electric 4-May-2020

  Electric Bill Go Up Due to COVID-19?

  By now, you’ve heard all about the coronavirus or COVID-19, a virus that made its way from China to the United States that causes upper respiratory problems, such as cough and runny nose. While most people who test positive will not need ...

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• Posted By Lightning Bug Electric 27-Apr-2020

  Ways Microwave Cooking Can Save Money

  When is the last time you used your microwave? Maybe it was at dawn to reheat a cup of coffee from the day before. Maybe it was this morning to cook a quick egg for breakfast. Maybe it was last night to pop a bag of microwave popcorn before watching ...

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• Posted By Lightning Bug Electric 20-Apr-2020

  Energy-Saving Tips for Washing Laundry

  Like cleaning our homes, mopping the floors, vacuuming, and all other household chores, laundry is something we all have to do, even if we find it tedious. Since laundry involves water, laundry detergent, and power, it can get expensive to run load ...

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• Posted By Lightning Bug Electric 13-Apr-2020

  Preheating Before Baking: Does it Really Make a Difference?

  It’s something that’s bewildered people for decades – preheating the oven before baking. Does it really make a difference? Well, when it comes to baking cookies and cakes or even heating up frozen foods from the freezer, it really ...

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• Posted By Lightning Bug Electric 6-Apr-2020

  Georgia Power Temporarily Suspends Disconnections Due to COVID-19

  Since the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) arrived in the United States, virtually every aspect of Americans’ lives has been impacted. Businesses have closed their doors. Movie theatres, schools, entertainment venues, and sports complexes have shut ...

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• Posted By Lightning Bug Electric 23-Mar-2020

  Surprising Benefits of Watching Less TV

  Ever wondered how much TV the average American watches in a given day? According to an article published on techcrunch.com, one report had the answer. The research found the average American spent nearly six hours on video, which included watching ...

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• Posted By Lightning Bug Electric 16-Mar-2020

  Let Your Dog Watch TV All Day? Read These Energy Tips!

  Dogs are man’s best friend. For many people, their dog is not only their companion, but their pet is also their protector, their best friend, and an important member of the family. If you’re like a lot of people, you may love your dog so ...

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• Posted By Lightning Bug Electric 9-Mar-2020

  Are Used Household Appliances Safe?

  A lot of people donate their gently used clothing, books, purses, bags, and used household appliances to thrift stores. It makes sense – donating these items means they can be reused and recycled instead of them ending up in landfills. Not only ...

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• Posted By Lightning Bug Electric 2-Mar-2020

  Why Do Shopping Carts Shock People?

  If you’re like most people, you’ve headed to the nearest Wal-Mart or grocery store, pulled out a cart and felt that all too familiar “zap.” Perhaps you were even zapped periodically as you walked through the store. What gives? ...

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• Posted By Lightning Bug Electric 24-Feb-2020

  Is Your Home Security Up to Par?

  Nobody wants their home burglarized, but virtually anyone is vulnerable to a residential burglary. The question is: Is your home security up to par or does it have room for improvement? We stumbled across an article by KTVB News, where its team asked ...

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• Posted By Lightning Bug Electric 17-Feb-2020

  Harvesting Energy from the Human Body

  Have you heard about one of the most interesting forms of alternative energy? It’s the human body, according to an article in Popular Science. While the wasted energy from human movement isn’t enough to power an entire house, over the ...

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• Posted By Lightning Bug Electric 10-Feb-2020

  Is it Time to Buy a Generator?

  You get home from work and start to cook dinner and all of a sudden, the lights go out. The refrigerator shuts down, the lights shut off, the dryer stops drying clothes, and the TV screen goes black – silence. As you rummage for a flashlight in ...

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• Posted By Lightning Bug Electric 3-Feb-2020

  What is Wind Energy?

  Have you ever heard of “wind power” or “wind energy”? As the term implies, wind energy or power is when electricity is created by the wind (air flows), the kind that is naturally created in the earth’s atmosphere. If ...

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• Posted By Lightning Bug Electric 27-Jan-2020

  Work Around Electricity? Personal Protective Equipment is Your Defense!

  There are many types of workers who work in dangerous environments where they are regularly exposed to electrical hazards, some of which are unseen. If the worker is exposed to energized equipment, an electric arc, or flash fire, the worker can be in ...

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• Posted By Lightning Bug Electric 20-Jan-2020

  What is an Arc Flash?

  Arc flashes can be extremely dangerous, especially for workers. If you’re in the path of an arc flash, it could mean a one-way ticket to your nearest burn center to treat your injuries. According to the Electrical Safety Foundation ...

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• Posted By Lightning Bug Electric 13-Jan-2020

  Beware of Electric Shock Drowning

  In July of 2019, a 10-year-old girl named McKenzie died while swimming in her family’s backyard pool, according to webmd.com. McKenzie lived in Citrus, Heights, California and she was killed while she was engaging in a popular summer activity ...

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• Posted By Lightning Bug Electric 6-Jan-2020

  Are You Using Your Space Heater Properly?

  Now that we’re in the middle of winter, we can’t help but think about certain electrical safety hazards, such as Christmas trees and space heaters. A lot of people purchase portable electric space heaters to help heat up specific areas of ...

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• Posted By Lightning Bug Electric 23-Dec-2019

  If Someone Comes Into Contact with High-Voltage Wires

  High-voltage wires are everywhere and they are not perfect. Sometimes, they are struck by a tree or bad weather blows them down and they come loose, striking someone who is standing in the wrong place at the wrong time. If you were to see someone ...

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• Posted By Lightning Bug Electric 16-Dec-2019

  Do Electrical Bills Rise in the Winter?

  Have you noticed how your electrical bill varies throughout the year and around wintertime, it seems to spike? Does the winter somehow impact your electrical bill or are you going crazy? Well, it’s not your imagination – it’s common ...

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• Posted By Lightning Bug Electric 9-Dec-2019

  Don't Use Damaged Power Cords!

  When an electrical appliance is used frequently, it gets used and abused a lot. We’re talking about hairdryers, coffee pots, mixing machines, curling irons, vacuums, power tools, and other types of portable appliances. Sometimes, the damage is ...

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• Posted By Lightning Bug Electric 2-Dec-2019

  Are Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs Safe?

  You may have heard about UV rays and mercury being associated with compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs and therefore, you may be wondering if they could be producing UV light and mercury fumes that could be harmful to your health. Generally, CFL ...

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• Posted By Lightning Bug Electric 25-Nov-2019

  Beware, Your Christmas Tree May Be a Fire Hazard!

  Now that we’re nearing the end of November and the holiday season is in full swing, we wanted to bring up the issue of Christmas trees and fire safety. No one wants their house to burn down, especially during the holidays, but Christmas is one ...

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