Archive for January, 2010
Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money»
By Vernon T., January 29, 2010, Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money
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, tight fits that seal-out the weather, moisture, and air. By having a tight seal, the less [...]
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News»
By energy_linguist, January 28, 2010, News
Not your normal, steady diet of Texas electricity news, nevertheless the information from this week's Inside Renewable Energy podcast titled The Real Story of Cap and Trade is a veritable gold mine for several reasons. The hour-long podcast examines the implications of current cap and trade legislation, as well as the deep-rooted history.Whether simply interested in conservation or global warming, or perhaps more appropriately how the complex [...]
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Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money»
By Vernon T., January 26, 2010, Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money
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, tight fits that seal-out the weather, moisture, and air. By having a tight seal, the less [...]
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Energy Efficiency, Save Money»
By Vernon T., January 22, 2010, Energy Efficiency, Save Money
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, tight fits that seal-out the weather, moisture, and air.By having a tight seal, t [...]
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Energy Efficiency, Save Money»
By Vernon T., January 19, 2010, Energy Efficiency, Save Money
There are a few things you can do around your home to save money during the remaining winter months. These will also save you money during 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 fits that seal-out the weather, moisture, and a [...]
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Save Money»
By energy_linguist, January 18, 2010, Save Money
Sticker shock might be one reason you're having trouble locking down cheap Texas electric service, especially in a deregulated market where shopping for lower rates can be quite a process if you're not provided some clear directives and advice.So in the honor of Texas consumers looking to switch their current electricity company for the sake of lower electricity bills, I've compiled a short list of tips to get you started:
Be wary of [...]
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Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money»
By Vernon T., January 15, 2010, Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money
That first week in January was bitterly cold, wasn't it? And lots of people all across the state had their heating systems cranked to full throttle just trying to keep their homes warm and their pipes from freezing.Of course, your Texas Electricity bill will be higher than normal. And there's still a whole lot of winter left to go.But don't worry. There are a few things you can do around your home to save money du [...]
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News, Special Offers»
By Vernon T., January 12, 2010, News, Special Offers
Bounce Energy has just launched several unique and innovative options to consumers who have electric choice in Texas: Terrific 12, Price Protector 24, and Blue Sky Fixed 12. All our plans offer affordability and flexibility so consumers can get the most of their energy dollar, plus you'll earn a $75 bill credit and a free companion airline ticket via our Rewards Program (see below).
Terrific 12 (12 month fixed rate plan)
Customers can [...]
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Green»
By energy_linguist, , Green
Could it be that the future of green electronics lie in the hands of RCA, technology famous for its puppy love?Imagine if:
A connector or dongle (connectors that translate one type of port to another) could serve as an on-the-go charging unit for many of your home electronics.
Manage energy on the go by harnessing WiFi signals.
By WiFi signals, I mean network availability but no need to connect to an actual network.
If you voted emphatically &qu [...]
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Special Offers»
By energy_linguist, January 8, 2010, Special Offers
2010, a year to cut costs perhaps? Generally right after the new year, consumers and families alike are hard pressing pen to paper to draft up their list of resolutions (cutting grocery bills, going out less, losing 5lbs, etc). Here's a tiny little nugget that I firmly believe can help Texans knock off a few dollars from their electricity bills. In fact, I will provide insights on Bounce Energy rate plans moving forward to hopefully help alle [...]
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Charity & Community»
By Julianne, January 7, 2010, Charity & Community
Bounce Energy is excited to get our hands dirty and be a
part of Bayou Buddies and Trees for Houston Red Buds’ Seventh Annual Planting
on the Parkway. This Saturday, at Buffalo Bend Nature Park, we will help plant
hundreds of trees to beautify and help improve our environment.
Last year, volunteers planted over 1,200 native plants of 30
different species. The day was filled with planting
trees, getting together with friends and their pets, and [...]
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