Your Power Choices RSS feed for WITF programming.http://video.witf.orgen-ushttp://video.witf.orgThu, 9 Feb 2012 17:08:48 -0500Thu, 9 Feb 2012 17:08:48 -0500http://video.witf.org/video/2171643494/With winter on it's way, now is the time to prepare for higher energy bills. From the thermostat to the furnace, learn how you can control your utility costs over the coming months.http://video.witf.org/video/2171643494/11/29/2011Learn how to save money on your energy bills this winterHome & How-ToHome & How-ToPersonal FinancePersonal FinanceEpisodehttp://video.witf.org/video/2161560880/Did you know your appliances really have two price tags. One is the price you pay in the store the other is how much it will cost you to operate it at home.http://video.witf.org/video/2161560880/11/02/2011Learn how to save money on your electricity bill with energy efficient appliances.Home & How-ToHome & How-ToHome ImprovementHome ImprovementNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologyTechnologyTechnologyEnergy & EnvironmentEnergy & EnvironmentEpisodehttp://video.witf.org/video/2161560892/There are several energy efficient methods and tips to using your dishwasher all of which help you and your family save money in the long run.http://video.witf.org/video/2161560892/11/02/2011Learn how to save money on your electricity bill while washing dishes.Home & How-ToHome & How-ToHome ImprovementHome ImprovementTechnologyTechnologyEnergy & EnvironmentEnergy & EnvironmentEpisodehttp://video.witf.org/video/2161617951/There are several ways to save money in the kitchen. You can start with a few simple tips that allow you to save money while cooking.http://video.witf.org/video/2161617951/11/02/2011Learn how to save money on electricity in the kitchen while cooking.Home & How-ToHome & How-ToTechnologyTechnologyEnergy & EnvironmentEnergy & EnvironmentEpisodehttp://video.witf.org/video/2161617953/There are several ways to save money in the office place especially when you work from home. Just a few easy steps and you'll start to reduce your energy consumption.http://video.witf.org/video/2161617953/11/02/2011Learn how to save money on your home office electricity bill.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentEpisodehttp://video.witf.org/video/2027759831/Learn how to keep the temperature inside your home down and your savings up.http://video.witf.org/video/2027759831/06/27/2011Learn how to keep the temperature inside your home down and your savings up.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologyScience & NatureScience & NatureEnvironmentEnvironmentEpisodehttp://video.witf.org/video/2014364830/You can save money on electricity by checking your refrigerator and/or freezer.http://video.witf.org/video/2014364830/06/20/2011You can save money on electricity by checking your refrigerator and/or freezer.Home & How-ToHome & How-ToNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEnvironmentEnvironmentEpisodehttp://video.witf.org/video/1940140350/You can save money on electricity by altering your bathing routines.http://video.witf.org/video/1940140350/05/20/2011You can save money on electricity by altering your bathing routines.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologyScience & NatureScience & NatureEnvironmentEnvironmentEpisodehttp://video.witf.org/video/1940181887/Saving gas in your car can reduce your carbon footprint.http://video.witf.org/video/1940181887/05/20/2011Saving gas in your car can reduce your carbon footprint.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologyScience & NatureScience & NatureEnvironmentEnvironmentEpisodehttp://video.witf.org/video/1940140301/You can reduce your environmental footprint by making a few small changes to your laundry routine.http://video.witf.org/video/1940140301/05/20/2011You can reduce your environmental footprint by making changes to your laundry routine.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologyScience & NatureScience & NatureEnvironmentEnvironmentEpisodehttp://video.witf.org/video/1940024948/Energy use in commercial buildings and manufacturing plants accounts for nearly 50% of energy consumption nationwide!http://video.witf.org/video/1940024948/05/20/2011Energy use in commercial buildings accounts for nearly 50% of consumption nationwide!News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologyScience & NatureScience & NatureEnvironmentEnvironmentEpisodehttp://video.witf.org/video/1678578948/A new competitive market place has sprung up over the past year in the mid state as rate caps came off. A similar situation is underway for the Met Ed territory by the end of December 2010http://video.witf.org/video/1678578948/12/03/2010Rate Caps for the Met-Ed territory come off at the end of 2010.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologyEpisodehttp://video.witf.org/video/1678519844/There are several things for customers to be aware of when switching electricity providers. Understanding the price to compare is key.http://video.witf.org/video/1678519844/12/03/2010Understanding the price to compare is key when switching electricity suppliers.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologyScience & NatureScience & NatureBiology & ChemistryBiology & ChemistryEarthEarthTechnologyTechnologyEnergy & EnvironmentEnergy & EnvironmentEpisodehttp://video.witf.org/video/1678576706/Like most states, Pennsylvania is in need of an upgrade with regards to its aging electrical infrastructure.http://video.witf.org/video/1678576706/12/02/2010PA is due for an upgrade to it's aging electrical infrastructure.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologyEpisodehttp://video.witf.org/video/1678520649/The way in which Pennsylvania generates, distribute, and transmits power is going to change radically in the next 5 to 10 years. The evolution of this can be seen in Smart Grid Technology.http://video.witf.org/video/1678520649/12/02/2010Smart Grid Technology represents a radical change in the way PA will distribute power.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologyEpisodehttp://video.witf.org/video/1678551985/Responding to the demand for electricity during peak usage is a critical part of maintaining a reliable transmission and distribution system.http://video.witf.org/video/1678551985/12/02/2010During peak usage, demand response is critical for customers and energy service providers.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologyEpisodehttp://video.witf.org/video/1678607655/Kids are using more and more electricity these days. Educational programs provide them with tools to learn energy conservation.http://video.witf.org/video/1678607655/12/02/2010Energy conservation for kids starts with a few simple questions.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologyEpisodehttp://video.witf.org/video/1491865888/Join host Scott Detrow for insight and information about the evolving electricity market now that the rate caps are off. From the holistic approach to energy savings, to the future of alternative energy in Pennsylvania. Don't miss Your Power Choices.http://video.witf.org/video/1491865888/10/01/2010Join host Scott Detrow as he explores energy audits and PA's alternative energies.TechnologyTechnologyEnergy & EnvironmentEnergy & EnvironmentEpisodeend=2012-10-28http://video.witf.org/video/1467975247/Auditing a home is a science and there's been an evolution in what's thought to be the most important things to focus on. For most homes, the top three things are insulation, air sealing, and replacing the heating systems.http://video.witf.org/video/1467975247/10/01/2010The holistic approach to energy savings starts with an energy audit.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEnvironmentEnvironmentScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologyScience & NatureScience & NatureEarthEarthEnvironmentEnvironmentTechnologyTechnologyEnergy & EnvironmentEnergy & EnvironmentEpisodehttp://video.witf.org/video/1467983360/Diverse energy sources are the key Pennsylvania's energy independence. Sources like geothermal, wind, and epically solar.http://video.witf.org/video/1467983360/10/01/2010Alternative energy sources play a major role in PA's Energy IndependenceNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEnvironmentEnvironmentScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologyScience & NatureScience & NatureEarthEarthEnvironmentEnvironmentTechnologyTechnologyEnergy & EnvironmentEnergy & EnvironmentEpisodehttp://video.witf.org/video/1464606064/Right now, new midstate electricity suppliers are competing for your business, but how has the market faired now that you have a choice?http://video.witf.org/video/1464606064/10/01/2010Choosing a provider is an important step for residental and commercial customersNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEnvironmentEnvironmentScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologyScience & NatureScience & NatureEnvironmentEnvironmentTechnologyTechnologyEnergy & EnvironmentEnergy & EnvironmentEpisodeend=2012-10-20http://video.witf.org/video/1464614152/From top to bottom, inside and out, a drafty home or business is uncomfortable for you and your wallet.http://video.witf.org/video/1464614152/10/01/2010Air infiltration is a major contributor to energy inefficiency.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEnvironmentEnvironmentScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologyScience & NatureScience & NatureEnvironmentEnvironmentTechnologyTechnologyEnergy & EnvironmentEnergy & EnvironmentEpisodeend=2012-10-20http://video.witf.org/video/1464599568/In the grand scheme of saving money and energy, Water Heating Systems for residential and commercial customers, are often overlooked.http://video.witf.org/video/1464599568/10/01/2010Upgrading water heating systems in the home and business will save you money.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEnvironmentEnvironmentScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologyScience & NatureScience & NatureEnvironmentEnvironmentTechnologyTechnologyEnergy & EnvironmentEnergy & EnvironmentEpisodeend=2012-10-20http://video.witf.org/video/1464246970/If you're struggling to pay utility bills and make less than 33,000 dollars a year, financial help is out there in the form of assistance programshttp://video.witf.org/video/1464246970/10/01/2010Financial assistance for low income individuals is available.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEnvironmentEnvironmentGovernmentGovernmentScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologySocial IssuesSocial IssuesScience & NatureScience & NatureEnvironmentEnvironmentTechnologyTechnologyEnergy & EnvironmentEnergy & EnvironmentEpisodehttp://video.witf.org/video/1360641775/If you're trying to decide whether to invest in a more energy-efficient appliance or you'd like to determine your electricity loads, you may want to estimate your appliances energy consumption. Energy Star: Appliance manufacturers must produce products that either meet minimum federal energy efficiency standards, or that consume no more than the amount of energy than federal standards allow.http://video.witf.org/video/1360641775/10/01/2010Getting to know your appliance energy usage is a good place to start for conserving energyNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologyEpisodehttp://video.witf.org/video/1360464241/Cell Phones, Laptops, GPS, and every gadget in between rely on a power supply that most people take for granted. However, behind that outlet in the wall is a complicated electrical flow that a critical industry manages, monitors, and manipulates so you the consumer can talk, text, email, and use electricity in the 21st century . It's called Generation, Transmission, and Distribution.http://video.witf.org/video/1360464241/10/01/2010From the plant to the plug, the electric sytem, GTD, is something we take for granted.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologyEpisodehttp://video.witf.org/video/1360628411/Artificial lighting consumes almost 15%of a household's electricity use. Use of new lighting technologies can reduce lighting energy use in homes by 50%-75%. There are a number of simple lighting changes you can make inside and outside the home to become more energy efficient.http://video.witf.org/video/1360628411/10/01/2010A major consumer of electricity is lighting. Simple changes make a big impact on your billNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologyEpisodehttp://video.witf.org/video/1359731276/Join host Scott Detrow as he explores the removal of the electricity rate caps on January 1st, 2010. Explore the history of the rate caps, your electricity choices, and how to better conserve energy. Terry Fitzpatrick, James Cully, and Jan Jarret are featured.http://video.witf.org/video/1359731276/10/01/2010Join host Scott Detrow as he explores the removal of the electricity rate caps.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologyEpisodehttp://video.witf.org/video/1325816319/Pennsylvania Act 129 may seem very confusing to some. What does this act mean to consumers? How is this act helping electric customers?http://video.witf.org/video/1325816319/10/01/2010What does Act 129 mean to consumers?News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologyEpisodehttp://video.witf.org/video/1325787506/Electric utility customers in Pennsylvania were among the very first in the United States to be able the ability to choose the company that generates their electricity. In 1996, the state legislature passed, and Governor Tom Ridge signed into law, the Electricity Generation Customer Choice and Competition Act, which gives Pennsylvanians this right.http://video.witf.org/video/1325787506/10/01/2010PA residents are among the first to choose the company that generates their electricity.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologyEpisodehttp://video.witf.org/video/1325778028/Current rates have been relatively unchanged since 1997 after Pennsylvania was one of the first states to put in price caps when it passed the Electricity Generation Customer Choice and Competition Act, but now the rate caps are coming off.http://video.witf.org/video/1325778028/10/01/2010Electric rates are about to change for the first time since 1997.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologyEpisode