By Julianne, August 6, 2010, Special Offers
Everyone knows what an iPad is unless you live under a rock. In that case, the iPad is the newest device from Apple that lets users read books, play music, watch movies, organize pictures, sort through email, play games and many other functions all on a touch-screen pad. What does an iPad have to do with electricity? Well, Bounce Energy is having a contest where the winner wins a 32gb Apple iPad. To enter, you'd have to be a Bounce Energy custom [...]
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Right now it is hot…very hot. It’s so hot that the National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat advisory for the Houston area. This can be a very dangerous time for Houstonians, possibly even life threatening, especially for those who do not have air conditioning. The City of Houston is taking action by opening cooling centers for anyone without access to air conditioning during this heat wave. If you do not have access to a [...]
By Brooke, August 5, 2010, Charity & Community
Is there a certain restaurant that you have been dying to try but something (like the price) seems to be holding you back? Well, I have the answer and it’s called Restaurant Week. In Houston, during Restaurant Week, over 75 fine dining area restaurants are participating to offer three or four course gourmet dinners for $35 per person – what a steal! (Note: price does not include beverages, tax or gratuity.) Also new this year some restau [...]
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By Eliza, August 4, 2010, Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money
By now most of the country has gone green by turning to online banking and paper-less billing instead of hard copy statements. Separate some time to reflect on the past year’s energy consumption and electricity bill. Once you have come to an estimate of how much money went to paying your electricity bill, set new goals for this year starting in the summer. Agree with your family members on a percentage that you want to lower your bill and energ [...]
By Julianne, August 2, 2010, Charity & Community
In preparation for the first day of school, many parents are hitting the crowded aisles of stores for back-to-school shopping. But for some families in impoverished countries, they can't always receive an education simply because of the impact fees. More than 104 million children around the world won't be able to go to school because they can't afford the required fee for uniforms, textbooks, registration, and educational supplies. Give a Kid [...]
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For homeowners who want to lock in a low rate and have zero effect on the environment, the Blue Sky Fixed 12 is the plan for you. It's similar to the Terrific 12, that lets you take advantage of a low rate for 12 billing cycles but the difference between the two plans is that the Blue Sky Fixed 12 is being powered by 100% renewable resources. So why should you choose green energy? Green energy leaves a smaller negative impact on the environme [...]
