What Temperature Should I Set My Thermostat In the Winter
Adjustments to the thermostat are the most common method relied upon to make it through the hot and cold months alike. Most people are aware they may suffer a charge in turning the dial howeve...
Bright Ideas Weekly Contest Rules
We love our weekly contest, and we know you all love winning free electricity. With all of this knowledge, we’ve decided to make some changes to our weekly contest to give customers more cha...
How Much Electricity do Christmas Lights Use
The holiday season is considered by many to be the most joyous time of the year as the light fall of snow, cozy evenings by the fireplace, and age-old musical arrangements are enough to stir w...
How to Hang Christmas Lights
Christmas is fast approaching and many people are searching for new holiday lighting tips to brighten up their homes and improve their overall lighting display. The truth is that when it comes...
How to Keep House Warm Without Power – 8 Easy Tips
As we head into the colder months of the year, it is important to prepare for possible power outages so that your home can remain warm, even if the power is out. When the power goes out, there...
Help with Electric Bill
There’s no worse feeling than getting a bill that you know you can’t pay. When your electric bill comes and you are not sure you have enough to cover the cost, know that there are resource...
9 Ways to Lower Your Average kWh Per Month
In the United States, Texas is a leader in energy production, but is also a leader in energy consumption. You can help lower Texas’ energy consumption by reducing your monthly kWh used by yo...
How To Use Texas’ Deregulated Electricity Market To Your Advantage
Texas is one of 17 states in the United States that has a deregulated electricity market. This is a type of market that allows the customer to have many options and more freedom when it comes ...
What Uses The Most Electricity In Your Home?
Around most households, the hum and buzz of appliances running is a familiar sound. They aid in our everyday tasks but their use comes at a cost as the frequency and duration of their operatio...
How to Dispose of Dead Light Bulbs
With a variety of light bulbs available for use in your home, it can be confusing to know how to dispose of them when they die. Different type of light bulbs require different methods of dispo...
