Archive for May, 2010
News»
By Brooke, May 28, 2010, News
When I hear the term Memorial Day, I automatically think about BBQ's, lake parties and spending time with family and friends. But the real reason behind this holiday stands for much more than parties and getting a day off from work. So in honor of this upcoming holiday, I thought I would highlight some interesting historical facts about Memorial Day and hopefully get people to think a little more about the importance of this celebrated American H [...]
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Charity & Community»
By Brooke, May 27, 2010, Charity & Community
As you probably know, Memorial Day Weekend is quickly approaching. For some people this means getting together with friends/family for a BBQ or going to the lake or beach for some water fun. But if you are looking to do something completely different, then I may have the thing for you. There are a few big events in the Hill Country this holiday weekend, which would be fun for the whole family, Texas style.
Fredericksburg Crawfish Festiva [...]
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News»
By Julianne, May 25, 2010, News
Bounce Energy is happy to announce that we're rated as the #1 electricity company on Texas Electricity Ratings. The website rates companies based on several data sources, including customer ratings, Public Utility Commission of Texas complaint statistics, kilowatt hour rates (pricing), and third party survey, complaint and resolution data.
Texas Electricity Ratings is for customers who are looking to easily compare Retail Electricity Providers [...]
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Green, Moving»
By Brooke, May 24, 2010, Green, Moving
For those of you who have ever experienced a move, which most of us have, you can probably relate to my recent situation. You have just moved in, things are finally in place, you're just about to start relaxing...then all of a sudden you see the leaning Tower of Pisa made from all the cardboard boxes you used in the process. Your smile fades and a tear drops down. You’re hit with the realization that you’re mission has not been completed. [...]
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Moving»
By Julianne, May 21, 2010, Moving
Moving out of state may seem like a daunting task. It’s not easy to pack up your whole life in boxes and move it across state borders and into a new home. There are many things that can go wrong when moving, much less moving thousands of miles away into an unfamiliar city.
To keep ease your mind from the really big move, here are some tips for moving to Texas from another state:
Finding and picking a house in another state is going to be [...]
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Special Offers»
By Julianne, May 19, 2010, Special Offers
New and current Bounce Energy customers have a new way to save money on their Texas electricity bill. Bounce Energy introduces its Refer-a-Friend program where customers and their friends have the opportunity to earn a $50 bill credit. It's a win-win situation, customers get a $50 bill credit for referring someone to Bounce Energy, and their friend gets a $50 bill credit for signing up.
Bounce Energy makes it easy for you to distribute your u [...]
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Moving»
By Julianne, May 17, 2010, Moving
We know how stressful moving can be so Bounce Energy has put together all things you’ll need to make the transition into your new home an easy one. At the Bounce Energy Move Center, you can find moving checklists, moving and packing tips, and links to home services and connections.
The Move Center provides valuable information related to moving. It has tips on what you need to do before, during and after your move so you don’t forget about [...]
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Moving»
By Brooke, May 14, 2010, Moving
For anyone who is currently going through or approaching the moving process, I feel for you! After just going through the process myself, I can honestly say that if I see one more box I think I may lose it. But, here’s some good news, Bounce Energy knows you have plenty of things to worry about, so to help alleviate some of the moving stress, they have added a new feature to their website. If you go to the Bounce Energy Move Center, there is a [...]
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Energy Efficiency, News, Save Money»
By Vernon T., , Energy Efficiency, News, Save Money
On Thursday, May 6, the US. House of representatives passed HR5019, The Home Star Energy Retrofit Act, also known as "Cash for Caulkers" is a $6 billion program designed to spur home energy retrofits by providing rebates to Texas homeowners who install energy-saving products, such as insulation, windows, doors, and heating systems.
Passed by a lightly mixed margin of 246 ayes to 161 nays, the bill was introduced by President Obama in March, 2 [...]
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Save Money»
By Brooke, May 12, 2010, Save Money
The other day, we gave our Bounce Energy readers tips on how to save on your new home's energy bill. Here are 5 additional tips to help you save even more money on your electricity bill.
6. Low-flow faucets and showerheads. You can reduce your energy bill by using less hot water. To conserve hot water, fix any obvious leaks and replace older faucets and showerheads with low-flow fixtures. By installing low-flow fixtures you can achieve water [...]
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Save Money»
By Brooke, May 11, 2010, Save Money
Moving to a new home is typically very exciting. However, there is one item in particular that isn’t fun (aside from the packing). It's the cost associated with connecting services like electricity, cable, internet, etc. to your new home. It’s not only frustrating but can be expensive. One way to combat those inevitable costs is to start saving in other areas, like your electricity bill. So, here are some steps you can to take to save on your [...]
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Moving»
By Eliza, May 10, 2010, Moving
I had this mental discussion with myself a couple months ago when I was first considering moving out. Naturally, I googled up the topic to see what I could find on it.
BUYING PROS:
Property builds equity
Sense of community/getting to know neighbors/security within the neighborhood
Free to change décor and landscape
No landlord
The only things to consider, which I would not classify as CONS, but just something to keep in mind are [...]
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