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Low-Income Assistance Programs from the PUCT
Information on Low-Income Assistance Programs from the PUCT.
March 1, 2010
March and Your Texas Electricity Bill
Winter has been colder in Texas this year on average. February temperatures averaged 4 degrees lower than normal with morning lows in the 30's or colder. Dallas/Ft. Worth was hit by a massive snow storm. Houston and Galveston recorded the 5th coldest February on record. So, when your electric bill arrives in March, you'll see you've been using more energy heat your home through some of the harshest February-weather in Texas history. Fortunately, customer bills won't be as high as those for De (read more..)
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March and Your Texas Electricity Bill
Winter has been colder in Texas this year on average. February temperatures averaged 4 degrees lower than normal with morning lows in the 30’s or colder. Dallas/Ft. Worth was hit by a massive snow storm. Houston and Galveston recorded the 5th coldest February on record.
So, when your electric bill arrives in March, you’ll see you’ve [...]
March 2, 2010
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Why Your Home Needs An Energy Audit: Part 2
Every house and lifestyle, is different. It’s safe to say that climate and location are primary factors in how your home performs. Typically, Texas energy rates are low during the winter. The other major factor is how you use energy in your home. When combined with information about local weather, the home’s thermostat settings, as [...]
February 26, 2010
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Comparison Shopping for Electricity in Texas?
Comparison shopping for electricity in Texas: What do you value in an electricity company?
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Why Your Home Needs An Energy Audit: Part 1
This heating season, you probably want to save money on your energy use. This is especially true during this winter's cold snap that caused high demand from Texas energy companies in both Dallas and Houston. But that might not be the only reason. You might find that your home's HVAC system is always running hard [...]
February 23, 2010
Another Benefit to Landscaping
There are a number of ways to save on your electricity bill. Weatherproofing, double pane windows, not running the air/heat when away from the home, etc. But I found another way to save that comes from the outside. In particular, landscaping can actually help out with energy savings. According to the U.S. Department of Energy [...]
February 22, 2010
Switch to Bounce Energy and Be Rewarded
Switch to Bounce Energy in Texas today and be rewarded with movie tickets, $75 bill credit and more.
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Do It Yourself Energy Efficiency Projects: Your Home’s Thermal Envelope (Part 11): Your Roof: Heat Shield to Maximum!
There are a few things you can do around your home to save money during the winter months and the hot summer. Basically, you need to air seal your home's "thermal envelope"; the sum total of the home's insulation systems including walls, ceilings, foundation, floors, windows, and doors. These work more effectively with good, tight [...]
February 19, 2010
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Fan Us on Facebook, Retweet Us on Twitter and We’ll Donate Food and Water to the Red Cross to Help Haiti.
Earlier this month, we announced that we would be helping the Red Cross' efforts in Haiti by donating $5 for every new customer who signs up for a fixed rate plan.
See the Press Release Here
We're now adding another charitable effort regarding the Red Cross and Haiti. This time, for every new Facebook Fan added and [...]
February 16, 2010
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Do It Yourself Energy Efficiency Projects: Your Home’s Thermal Envelope (Part 10): The Thing in the Attic
There are a few things you can do around your home to save money during the remaining winter months and the hot summer. Basically, you need to air seal your home's "thermal envelope"; the sum total of the home's insulation systems including walls, ceilings, foundation, floors, windows, and doors. These work more effectively with good, [...]
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Do It Yourself Energy Efficiency Projects: Your Home’s Thermal Envelope (Part 9): Just Venting… Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
There are a few things you can do around your home to save money during the remaining winter months and the hot summer. Basically, you need to air seal your home's "thermal envelope"; the sum total of the home's insulation systems including walls, ceilings, foundation, floors, windows, and doors. These work more effectively with good, [...]
February 12, 2010
Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money»
Do It Yourself Energy Efficiency Projects: Your Home’s Thermal Envelope (Part 8): Getting into Hot Water
There are a few things you can do around your home to save money during the remaining winter months and the hot summer. With hot water, the trick to saving money is knowing how the system works and having enough insulation.
You might believe that work I describe below is beyond your ability. Never fear, these [...]
February 10, 2010
