Archive for February, 2010

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December, January and Your Texas Electric Bill

If you’ve received a high electricity bill in the last few months, you’re not alone. December's cold fronts swept through Texas and a lot of people found they needed to run their furnaces constantly or supplement them with space heaters to stay warm. All the same, many people look at their bill and wonder: How could I have used that much electricity? One the first things people suspect is that there is something wrong with their electric [...]

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Bounce Energy Donating to the American Red Cross for Each New Fixed Rate Plan Sign Up

For the entire month of February, Bounce Energy will be donating $5 dollars to the American Red Cross for each customer who signs up for a fixed rate electricity plan. An estimated 3 million lives were devastated by the catastrophic earthquake that occurred in Haiti on January 12th. The earthquake has resulted in immediate and urgent needs for food, medical care/supplies, water, sanitation facilities, and supplies for temporary shelters for all e [...]

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Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money»

Do It Yourself Energy Efficiency Projects: Your Home’s Thermal Envelope (Part 6): Presenting The Doors!

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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