When it comes to lowering your home electricity bill, we often focus on big ideas like smart thermostats. Unfortunately, some of these tips and suggestions are a problem for consumers who rent their homes. Property owners usually prohibit renters from making physical changes to their house or apartment. The good news is there are still […]
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Prepaid electricity for Dallas consumers. When Texas consumers shop and compare electricity rates, they learn that there are two basic types of service. Postpaid electric service is the most common arrangement. The electricity company bills the customer based on how much energy they used since the last meter reading. Prepaid electric service is very different […]
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Engaging customers in energy conservation has been a challenge for electric utilities. Utilities often rely on advertising and bill inserts to communicate with their customers. However, many of us overlook or disregard these messages. We have all heard about simple energy conservation tips like caulking windows, installing smart thermostats, and switching to LED bulbs. However, […]
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Avoid pitfalls when shopping for electricity. The old saying goes that if something appears too good to be true, then it probably is. This is especially true when it comes to residential electricity rates. Natural gas prices may rise in 2017 and 2018 but they have kept electricity rates low and stable for the past […]
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3 ways to lower your summer electric bill. The astronomical first day of summer this year is either June 20th or June 21st depending on your time zone. For meteorologists, however, summer begins on June 1st and runs through August 31st. Despite these differing views on when summer begins, the simple truth is that days […]
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Lower electricity costs with ceiling fans. Summer is drawing near and the importance of managing our electricity bill becomes more important as we head into the cooling season. Shopping for cheap electricity rates is one of the best ways to lower your monthly energy bill. There are also a number of practical and affordable ways […]
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Electricity shopping for business. Finding a low electricity rate for your business can be a challenge. For most small businesses, working with an electricity broker is the most common approach. While many brokers do an excellent job at providing value, not all business owners benefit from using a broker. Frontier Utilities, an electricity provider, recently […]
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Direct Energy switched from Nest to Hive. The consumer energy market has three major components. The first is the energy itself. Consumers need reliable and affordable access to electricity and natural gas. The second component involves energy consumption and conservation. This includes everything from heating and cooling systems to low emissivity windows. The third component […]
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Spring cleaning to lower electric bills. Spring is a time of renewal. The days are warmer and gradually getting longer. Trees, shrubs, and lawns, are returning to growth mode. It is also a time where we do our traditional spring cleaning and invest some time in home projects. In addition to making sure you have […]
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Top strategies for low commercial electricity rates. You have worked hard to build your business and make it profitable. Along the way, you mastered marketing, cost management, and cash flow. Electricity may be a significant part of the variable costs of running your business. Do you have to become an expert in choosing a commercial […]
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