What’s an ENERGY STAR Rating & Is It Worth It?
When shopping for a new refrigerator or washer and dryer, you’ll likely notice a blue ENERGY STAR label that’s common among household appliances today. But do these products result in true...
Peak Energy Costs: Choosing a Fixed or Variable Rate Plan
It’s summer, which means air conditioners are running almost constantly across Texas. Because demand is high, residents are paying more per kilowatt hour (kWh) for electricity. But if you’...
Extreme Weather & Texas’s Power Grid Vulnerability
“Summer begins with a record-setting heat wave.” “Scorching temperatures rise to 110 degrees.” “Texas breaks power demand record during June heat wave.” These are just s...
Crypto Mining’s Impact on Texas’s Strained Power Grid
Beyond extreme weather conditions, less power generation, and higher demand due to a growing population, a newer phenomenon impacting the Texas power grid is cryptocurrency. The Electric Relia...
Surprising Causes of Rising Electricity Rates & Ways to Save
What do hot summer days, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and a growing Texas population have in common? Each has a substantial impact on the price of electricity in your home. A 70% incr...
5 More Ways to Save Energy Costs as Summer Temps Heat Up
With triple-digit heat indexes and the dripping humidity of summer, Texas residents are looking for ways to stay cool but not break the bank. We offer 5 ways to save energy during these Texas ...
3 Ways to Dispose of Household Appliances While Remodeling
Disposing of appliances can be a hassle on a good day. When remodeling for energy efficiency, though, proper disposal is a necessary task. Making your home more energy-efficient helps the envi...
How TX Energy Can Affect your Retirement Plans
If you live in Texas, you may be surprised that your retirement plan is impacted by the Texas energy industry. Because the Lone Star State is the nation’s largest energy producer, state lead...
What is Solar Energy
From the federal government to your own neighborhood, “renewable energy” is an increasingly popular topic. You’ll drive by fields of wind turbines or solar panels on residential roofs. R...
Cost of Charging Electric Cars – What You Need To Know
As average U.S. gas prices hover over $4 a gallon, the thought of purchasing an electric vehicle (EV) is sounding more and more attractive to many consumers. While owning an electric or hybrid...
Keeping Your Electronics Safe During Lightning Storms and Severe Weather
It’s springtime, the time of year when seasonal storms march their way across the Lone Star State and continue through hurricane season. As a coastal state, Texas is no stranger to severe we...
The Difference Between Energy and Utility Companies – and Why it Matters
When you get your power bill, it may be confusing regarding who sells you power and who actually generates electricity and maintains the power lines. In deregulated energy states like Texas, r...
Five Ways to Make Your Attic More Energy Efficient Year Round
Do you remember your mom insisting you wear a hat on really cold days so the heat won’t escape from the top of your head? The same concept applies to the attic of your home, which can accoun...
How to Read Your Electric Meter
Reading your electric meter isn’t simply a nuisance of “adulting” - it empowers you to make choices about your gas and energy consumption that can result in actual cost savings. Instead ...
How to Stay Warm During a Power Outage
When Texas’s mild weather turns cold and icy, residents need to know how to stay warm and survive potential power outages. Sleet, ice, snow, and heavy winds can impact power lines, which in ...
