Windows play an important role in our homes. They provide us with natural light and serve as a connection to the outside environment. Windows, on average, account for about 15% of our home wall space. Windows are also one of the primary culprits when it comes to home energy inefficiency. While caulking around windows is […]
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Replacing the home furnace is not something most of us look forward to doing. It an unexpected expense and usually happens at the worst possible time. The good news is that home furnaces are more energy efficient than ever. While this may provide little comfort as you write out a check to the installer, you […]
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Choose an Energy Saving Clothes Dryer. When it comes to saving energy around the home, we tend to focus on heating, cooling, and lighting. Household appliances also account for a significant portion of energy usage. The big-ticket items include refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, and electronics. However, from an energy usage perspective, clothes dryers reign supreme […]
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There are two ways to lower your home electricity bill. If you live in an area open to customer choice, you can shop for a lower electricity rate. You can also lower your bill by finding ways to use less electricity while maintaining comfort and convenience. From time to time, we discuss new products […]
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Lighting reigns supreme among the many benefits of electricity. From illuminating our homes to extending our productivity beyond the confines of daylight, lighting is a necessity. In fact, lighting accounts for 15% of all electricity used in our homes and businesses. We are all familiar with the changes in home lighting technologies. A trip to […]
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Lower electriciy bills with LED Holiday lights. The holiday season is a wonderful time of year. Joy and fellowship abound as we spend time with our families and friends. Holiday lighting on the tree and outside our homes helps set the mood for the season. This is also a time when our budgets take a […]
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Winter is a unique time of the year. From the holidays to the promise of a new year, winter is special in so many ways. Unfortunately, cold weather inevitably leads to higher natural gas bills. We have previously discussed natural gas bill components. However, understanding a few additional elements affecting residential gas rates can […]
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Practical guide to Texas electricity plans. Shopping for a low electricity rate for your Texas home can be confusing. There are a dizzying number of electricity providers from which to choose. Each provider, in turn, may have multiple offers including prepaid electricity, variable rate plans, and fixed rate plans. Fixed price electricity plans are the […]
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Holidays and family gatherings help make winter a special time of the year. A hot cup of coffee just seems to taste better on a cold weekend morning. Winter is also a season where we have to be energy savvy. Nothing shatters the majesty of a crisp winter day faster than receiving a high electricity […]
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New York has always been an attractive market for business. The U.S. Department of Commerce ranks the GDP of New York third in the nation behind California and Texas. In fact, if New York were a country, its GDP would rank between Canada and South Korea. While the New York business market is huge, there […]
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