Your heating and cooling system is the biggest energy hog in your home, accounting for almost half your total energy costs.[1] The money you spend on utilities rises dramatically in the summer and winter months when temperature control sees the highest use. Winter can be especially problematic, as heating costs are a matter of survival….
20% of Home Energy Is Wasted 20% of the energy in our homes goes wasted, each year. That’s $400 of hard-earned money, down the drain, (or out the window), wasted each year, per household. Unfortunately, most of us do not realize this, and end up paying far more than we have to. Here are 4 energy…
Why Does the Cost for Renewables Continue to Decline? All around the nation, states are pushing for more and more renewable generation. Thanks in part to federal subsidies and tax breaks, the costs of building wind farms has dropped significantly over the years. And now, the Department of Energy (DOE) has recently released three reports on how…
Texas energy rates are on the rise this summer, and it’s not just the customers that are feeling it. This summer’s heat has already forced the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) to shut down Breeze Energy and pushed two energy providers to sell off their customer books to a competitor. If your provider shuts down and transitions you to…
How can I lower my Houston electricity bill this summer? No one likes to pay more than necessary for anything, especially for Houston electricity. When the Texas summer temperatures rise, so do the electricity costs for homes and businesses. Air conditioners run longer to cool indoor spaces; more electricity is lost because of the heat’s effect on electric…
During the hot Texas summer, every air conditioning unit in Texas runs during the afternoon. That much consumption at one time can cause a energy emergency when demand for Texas electricity gets precariously close or even surpasses the energy supply available. When this happens, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)issues warnings to the public and asks electricity customers…
Are you the type of person who dreads receiving your electricity bill every month? It can be daunting to maintain a budget when you’re not sure how much your utilities will cost each month. While it’s usually easy to blame your provider for hiking up rates, your bill is actually much more likely to be…
Smart meters are already at work in nearly all Texas homes. But why are they important and do you have to have one in your home? Smart meters can help customers maximize their energy savings and improve ERCOT’s grid reliability. And with Texas energy rates are on the rise this summer, that important to all electricity customers….
Chances are pretty good that your recent energy bill is a bit higher that you’d what you’d like, and the North Texas heat is likely to blame. But believe it or not, there are some easy ways to save no matter what it’s like outside. If you find yourself getting hot at night, but you…