Refrigerators occupy a special place among the major appliances in our homes. A refrigerator is the largest home appliance that operates around-the-clock every day. The good news is that refrigerator energy efficiency has increased dramatically in recent years. With most of us keeping refrigerators for 10 to 13 years, it takes a while for these […]
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Lower Your Home Energy Bill and Save on Energy. Here are some tips to get you started and please check out our infographic below. Unplug appliances when they are not in use. Many appliances, such as coffee makers, toasters, and televisions, continue to use a small amount of energy even when they are turned off. […]
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A Different Take on Electricity Pricing. When shopping for home electricity rates, you will find a variety of plans from which to choose. These plans may include smart thermostats to help you manage your energy consumption. There are plans coupled with home warranties and HVAC maintenance programs. In some states, you will also see innovative […]
Continue ReadingElectricity Through the Ages. Harnessing the power of electricity didn’t come about because of any one person. It took hundreds of years to become what it is today. We may not think about electricity much because it’s a simple necessity that has been around since before any of us were born. Who coined the term […]
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Residential Energy Tax Incentives – In December 2015, the Consolidated Appropriations Act was signed into law. This bill directs how the federal government spends money. As with most federal spending bills, it covers many programs and initiatives. Among its many provisions, it extended personal tax credits for homeowners making energy efficiency improvements. Why Tax Incentives? […]
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Squeezing Value from Winter Heating. There is no shortage of advice on when it comes to saving energy during the winter months. Utility bill inserts and home improvement store advertisements bombard us every fall with tips on getting our homes ready for the winter. Some of the recommendations reflect major investments like window replacements and […]
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Changing consumer buying habits can be challenging. We quickly embrace new concepts like mobile technology because there is a cool factor. At the same time, we can be somewhat clingy when it comes to basic consumer products. This has been the case with upgrading our homes to energy efficient LED lighting. Forget the CFLs Compact […]
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Electricity Plans and Home Warranties – Electric choice markets pose challenges for energy providers seeking to build a national brand. First, not all states give customers the opportunity to choose their electricity supplier. Second, even for those states with electricity choice programs, competition is typically limited to customers in areas served by investor-owned utilities. In […]
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Bundling home services with electric offers has become a big choice for consuers. Consumers shopping for great electricity rates have are faced with many choices. Residential energy consumers must select their electricity provider, contract term, renewable energy content, and other factors. Customers are also likely to encounter offers for value-added services bundled with their electric […]
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Get a Texas Electricity Tune-Up. As the summer heat finally yields to the cooler temperatures of autumn, Texas electricity consumers welcome a period of lower energy bills. This brief gap between the air conditioning and heating seasons provides an opportunity to catch our breath and make sure that we are prepared to deal with our […]
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