01st February 2011
I live in Texas and the moment I start to feel that cool air blow, one thing comes to mind “Hello, lower electricity bill!" I will admit that I thought this was the same for the rest of the country, but it turns out that I was wrong. Just like the hot sum...
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11th January 2011
Which One is the Real Way to Save?
Since its launch this past summer, Reliant Energy has been filling the media with its Cap and Save energy plan. Reliant says it’s a plan with the security of a term plan and lower rates if energy prices fall. While it...
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11th January 2011
The holiday season is full of cheer and family togetherness. It is also a time for extra energy usage. A homeowner’s power bill can sky-rocket due to many appliances being used during the holidays. However, with a few modifications and additions, the bill...
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05th January 2011
In today’s world, sales agents go door-to-door representing utility companies. Texas electricity companies warn the public to be careful what they disclose to door-to-door sales representatives. Many sales agents work for a third party instead of directly...
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06th December 2010
Speaking as a graduate student who has been living on her own since March, I try every possible way to be energy efficient in order to help conserve our planet as well as help my wallet! At this day and age it seems like being energy efficient is a fad or...
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30th November 2010
Natural Gas Powers Texas
The US Dept. of Energy cites Texas as producing and consuming more electricity than any other state. Texas is the largest natural gas producer in the nation, suppying one quarter of that total output; storing and supplying natu...
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26th November 2010
When owning a home, you must understand the difference between a gas or electric heater. Depending on what is installed in your house, both the gas and the electric heaters have their advantages as well as their disadvantages which can affect your Texas e...
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15th November 2010
In this article, we will look at 10 common appliances that are energy hogs in the winter. Energy-conserving ideas and tips are given, but be willing to look at these as a place to start. Do diligent research into the ever-expanding contributions of altern...
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01st July 2010
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts an "active to extremely active" hurricane season, which just started on June 1st. The NOAA predicts that the amounts of hurricanes this season are very likely to exceed the usual 11 that have oc...
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