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Welcome to the DERS Blog

Here you will find informative and helpful content about energy saving tips, electricity, natural gas, safety & security, green living, home maintenance—and much more!

How to Choose Your Natural Gas & Electricity Provider

August 18, 2021

What is the Difference Between Direct Energy and Direct Energy Regulated Services?

August 5, 2021

Get to Know Direct Energy Regulated Services

Direct Energy Regulated Services has got you covered with fairly priced, reg

July 2, 2021

Energy Saving Tips

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How To Save Energy And Conserve Electricity

October 7, 2020

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Spring Energy Saving Tips

October 7, 2020

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Winter Energy Savings Tips

October 7, 2020

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Electricity

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What Causes the Electricity Rate to Go Up?

July 28, 2021

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kW vs. kWh: What's the Difference?

February 24, 2020

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What Is a Kilowatt-Hour?

February 17, 2020

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Safety

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7 Fundamentals Of Home Security

October 8, 2020

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Be Power Safe At Home

October 8, 2020

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Natural Gas Carbon Monoxide Safety

October 8, 2020

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Home

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Does Direct Energy Regulated Services Provide Service In My Area?

August 18, 2021

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Learn How to Winterize a Dog House in 5 Steps

July 3, 2020

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How to Winterize Trees & Shrubs: A Step-by-Step Guide

July 3, 2020

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Green Living

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How To Be Green: 7 Green Living Tips

October 8, 2020

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Natural Gas

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How We Set Our Natural Gas Prices

October 12, 2021

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Natural Gas Rates in the News

October 8, 2021

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Joules, Gigajoules and Your Energy Bill

February 3, 2020

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