Archive for February, 2010
Energy Efficiency, Save Money»
By Vernon T., February 26, 2010, Energy Efficiency, Save Money
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 well as energy bills for a 12 month period (24 is more accurate), an energy audit can render a more accurate picture [...]
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FAQs»
By energy_linguist, , FAQs
Determining an electricity plan that fits your unique needs is much like comparison shopping for many other products. Do these wants/needs sound familiar?
Price vs. features
Simple, no hassle process
Peace of mind
Special incentives
Price drops
The list could go on and on, but you get the drift. Comparison shopping for electricity in Texas is no different. You may value features and peace of mind and not worry as much over sticker [...]
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Energy Efficiency, Save Money»
By Vernon T., February 23, 2010, Energy Efficiency, Save Money
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 but can't adequately heat your home. Or some rooms in your house seem cooler or hotter than others. Maybe you noticed a mold [...]
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News»
By Brooke, February 22, 2010, News
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 (http://www.energy.gov/landscaping.htm), "[o]n average landscaping for energy efficiency provides enough energ [...]
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Special Offers»
By energy_linguist, , Special Offers
Instant gratification via your Texas electricity company? It's a bit odd to say the least, considering most of us think of a hot shower, cold beer, stellar food, home runs, new cars and other items to be more of the instant gratification experiences.But by switching to a Bounce Energy rate plan, automatic enrollment in our Rewards Program can earn you:
$75 bill credit
Movie tickets
Free companion airfare ticket
Free electricity for a month
[...]
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Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money»
By Vernon T., February 19, 2010, Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money
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 fits that seal-out the weather, moisture, and air. By having a tight seal, the less energy yo [...]
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Charity & Community, News, Special Offers»
By bouncey, February 16, 2010, Charity & Community, News, Special Offers
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 HereWe're now adding another charitable effort regarding the Red Cross and Haiti. This time, for every new Facebook Fan added and every Twitter Retweet (RT), we're going to donate the cash equivalent of a bottle of water or food item.Fan Us on FacebookF [...]
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Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money»
By Vernon T., , 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, Green, Save Money»
By Vernon T., February 12, 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, Green, Save Money»
By Vernon T., February 10, 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. 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 are easy tasks for any average person. Make sure you have a good set of tools. Plus, you might want to look at the Federal Energy Efficiency [...]
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News, Save Money, Special Offers»
By bouncey, February 8, 2010, News, Save Money, Special Offers
Alright, so what is FrugalBabble?
Well, it's more than a funny sounding web site name.
Everyone could use a little more money these days. Whether you’re
saving up for a vacation, a new car or house, your kids’ futures, need
to pay off a debt – whatever the reason may be, you could use a little
extra cash. FrugalBabble.com is your guide to saving more money. We’ll
show tips and tricks on how to get the most bang for your buck, cool
web [...]
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Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money»
By Vernon T., February 5, 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. The big energy users in the laundry area are the washer and the dryer. The trick to saving money is to know how well your machines perform so you can save water while washing them and dry them efficiently without wasting energy.The typical washer uses about 0.256 kWh per load. The main cost is obviously the amount of hot water t [...]
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