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ENERGY STAR @ Home Tips
ENERGY STAR @ Home offers advice on home energy savings from energy experts.
October 26, 2009
Archive for October, 2009
News»
Market and Utility Directories Updated by the PUCT
Market and Utility Directories in Texas from the PUCT. Get all of the essential contact and status information on local electricity companies in Texas.
October 28, 2009
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Cool Front Savings
I love this time of year! The weather is getting cooler and the humidity is dropping. It's funny how it takes Texas until the middle of October to finally start feeling like fall, but honestly I can't complain. This past weekend, we were watching the New England vs. Tennessee football game that was in Massachusetts [...]
October 23, 2009
FAQs»
Know Your Texas Electricity: The Electricity Facts Label
Learn more about the Electricity Facts Label (EFL) in Texas.
Bounce Energy Featured Plan: Blue Sky Fixed
Bounce Energy is now featuring our Blue Sky Fixed energy plan which gives customers an environmentally friendly electricity option. Customers can use green and clean energy at a great low rate that’s locked in for six months.
For signing up for Blue Sky Fixed, you get:
a $50 American Express gift card
Bounce Energy will give you [...]
October 22, 2009
Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money»
“No Cost” Ways to Save Energy
from the Alliance to Save Energy , a non-profit coalition supporting energy efficiency as a cost-effective energy resource through research, educational programs, and policy advocacy.
Turn off everything not in use: lights, TVs, computers, etc.
Check the furnace or air conditioner (AC) filter each month, and clean or replace it as needed. Dirty filters block air flow through [...]
October 19, 2009
Free Outside Events for Houston and Dallas Moms
As a stay at home mom in Houston, I am always looking for things to do that can get us out of the house. Like a lot of people, we're on a budget so I mainly look for events that are inexpensive or even better, free. Some things that we've started taking advantage of are [...]
October 16, 2009
FAQs»
What Type of Energy Sources does Bounce Energy Use?
Information on where Bounce Energy produces its energy from, in addition to a few important facts on energy resources in Texas.
October 9, 2009
National Night Out Tonight
Fortunately it's been a slow hurricane season this year. Unfortunately this means many of us haven't mingled with our neighbors in over a year! For those of you who need a different excuse to walk next door, I have just the thing for you – tonight (Tuesday, Oct. 6) marks the 26th anniversary of National [...]
October 6, 2009
Is Fall a Good Time to Switch Electricity Providers?
Why switching Texas electricity providers in the fall could save you money over the winter months.
October 5, 2009
Bounce Supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Looking for something fun to do this weekend while giving back to the community? We have just the thing for you! This Saturday, October 3rd, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is hosting their ninthannual The Texas Star Shines for St. Jude Gala, and Bounce Energy is excited to support this worthy cause! Tickets to [...]
October 2, 2009
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Star-Telegram Survey: Texas REPs Offer More Flexibility for Consumers to Lower Their Electric Rates
A Dallas Star-Telegram article shows that often retail electric providers (REP's) offer lower residential rates than many municipal power companies (munis), electric cooperatives, or investor-owned utilities (IOU's).
In the past, deregulation opponents made the argument that residential rates were higher in the ERCOT deregulated areas of Texas as opposed to communities served by munis, co-ops, and IOUs such [...]
October 1, 2009
