Texas Leads The Nation In Green Energy For the first time in its history, the United States has generated more electricity from renewable sources than coal, according to new data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Texas leads the nation in renewable energy production, and the rest of the country isn’t far behind. […]
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It all depends on your satisfaction with your Texas electricity bill and comfort level. Every person wants a temperature according to their comfort level in which they can feel relaxed. If you are looking to maximize your savings while not sacrificing comfort – our research indicates 78 degrees on the thermostat is that magic number, […]
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Texas Growth Drives ERCOT Record Demand. There are times during the summer when it seems the Texas heat will never relent. As we enter October, however, the days shorten and the scorching summer heat gives up its grip on the Lone Star State. With the break in the weather, we also see lower electricity bills […]
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Most of us live in the moment when it comes to energy. The latest electricity or natural gas bill we received often influences our attitude and actions. Sometimes, we forget how much our energy bills are dependent on the weather. Yet, understanding the impact of weather on our energy usage helps us anticipate and budget […]
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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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ERCOT is the power grid operator for about 90% of the state’s electricity load and serves over 24 million Texas electricity consumers. The summer of 2015 was an interesting time for the Texas grid operator. The ERCOT hourly peak demand record was broken five times between August 5th and August 10th. The prevailing ERCOT record […]
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Texas Electricity Generation Sources The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) operates the power grid that serves approximately 90% of all electricity used in Texas. Within ERCOT, about 75% of the electricity is consumed in areas open to retail electric competition. The composition of the electric power generation fleet within ERCOT has changed over the […]
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