Archive for August, 2010
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By Julianne, August 31, 2010, News
Labor Day is a sign that the fall season is about to start. Unfortunately, if you live in Texas, the weather in September may not be chilly, fall weather but with temperatures reaching the mid-90s. This can take a toll on your electric bill so to help you out, Bounce Energy is having a special Labor Day sale. When you sign up for a fixed rate plan with Bounce Energy this weekend, you'll get 20% off your first month's bill.
Bounce Energy has 6, 9 [...]
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Energy Efficiency»
By Brooke, August 30, 2010, Energy Efficiency
Have you ever had that shopping moment when you are staring at a wall of products such as pickles, Mac n Cheese, etc., trying to figure out the differences in price, quality, and features? Well I had this moment yesterday when trying to select a light bulb so we can actually see what's in our closet. This decision really shouldn’t be that complex, right? Yet the marketing geniuses at Sylvania, GE, and wherever else have made it quite the [...]
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Green»
By Brooke, August 27, 2010, Green
It's hard to believe that it is already back-to-school time! Where did the summer go (except for the intense summer heat that is still lingering)? With all these talks about school, what better way to get ready for school then to do it in a more environmentally friendly way? Here are a few tips to help ring in the new school year on a greener note.
Tip #1. Take inventory. Each year students receive their school supply list, but this year [...]
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Special Offers»
By Julianne, August 26, 2010, Special Offers
It's the hottest month of the summer and everyone's A/C is running at full strength. Before you see your electricity bills sky-rocket, sign up with Bounce Energy's Easy Fixed 3 rate plan. For today only, Bounce Energy customers can beat the heat by signing up with this special 3-month plan at a super-low rate until winter. Not many providers offer a 3 month plan - it's a good plan to have before it's time to re-evaluate electricity prices again i [...]
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Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money»
By Eliza, August 25, 2010, Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money
Carpooling brings you, your car, and the environment benefits. Carpooling can first save you money. This system cuts your cost by half. Carpooling also saves your car half the wear and tear that is would usually undergo. According to the Sightline Institute, each car emits approximately 1.1 lbs of carbon dioxide per mile. Let’s say you have a 3 passenger carpool system, this decreases the amount to about .37 lbs of carbon dioxide per mile.
S [...]
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Energy Efficiency, Save Money»
By Brooke, August 23, 2010, Energy Efficiency, Save Money
Living in Texas, the moment I hear the word “summer” the first words that come to mind are heat and humidity. As a result from the extreme heat, for most, it usually means a higher electricity bill as well. So if you are facing the same issue and are looking for ways to save on your next summer energy bill, I suggest you read an article from Bounce Energy, titled “10 Ways to Keep Your Texas Electricity Bill Low Through the Summer Months [...]
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By Brooke, August 20, 2010, News
Every year about this time, I get a little burned out (literally) from the heat of the summer. A healthy dose of 95+ degree weather, with a dash of isolated thunderstorms is a recipe for a sticky, sweaty mess. Ugh, how I dream for that first cool front to blow through in the fall. In the meantime, I deal with the reality of at least 2 more months of this, and adjust our wardrobe and thermostats accordingly.
As we recently moved into a ci [...]
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Energy Efficiency, News»
By Eliza, August 18, 2010, Energy Efficiency, News
A smart meter is the newest meter on the Texas electricity market and is able to record energy use and consumption in detail. As opposed to the usual meter, it transfers that information to your utility company. The smart meter is able to break down the energy use by hour and day, accurately estimating your daily, weekly and monthly use. Whenever there is a problem with your service, the company can attempt to resolve it without having to send a [...]
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Energy Efficiency, FAQs, News, Save Money»
By Vernon T., August 16, 2010, Energy Efficiency, FAQs, News, Save Money
Are There Renewable Energy Incentives for Home Owners from the State of Texas?
The short answer unfortunately is no. According to the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO):
"...the state does not have a program at this time that provides funding of renewable energy equipment on an individual basis, there are tax exemptions available in certain instances. For example businesses that either use or manufacture or install solar or wind energy [...]
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By Brooke, August 13, 2010, News
After Ike, it took days, weeks or even longer for some people to get their power turned back on. Now, we find ourselves back in hurricane season, and possibly facing another chance of power outages. However, here is some good news. This year, CenterPoint Energy is taking some precautionary measures in hopes of reducing the length of power outages and increasing communication with their customers.
One measure CenterPoint has taking is mak [...]
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Green»
By Eliza, August 11, 2010, Green
When I first moved into my apartment I knew I wanted to decorate with candles. But with such an overwhelming selection to choose from I decided to do some research. There were regular, wax candles that cost a couple bucks and smelled great and there were some pricier ones that kept advertising that they were soy or organic candles. So I made my decision after a couple hours on the web and this is what I had found:
Beeswax: These candles are [...]
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Green, News»
By Julianne, August 9, 2010, Green, News
For those that want to power their homes and not affect the environment, Bounce Energy has a plan for the eco-conscious. The Blue Sky Fixed 6 plan is similar to the Fantastic Fixed 6 plan but it's powered by 100% renewable resources.
You can get the same benefits as powering your home with a non-green Bounce Energy plan but under Blue Sky Fixed 6, you'll get the added bonus of having it powered from resources such as wind, solar, hydropower, a [...]
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