An April 2025 survey of Texas consumers reveals they have strong feelings about electricity prices, power outages and the Texas electricity grid.
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Average Electricity Bill, Usage and Price per kWh by State (May 2025)
Wondering how your electricity bill compares to those living in other states? Find information on your state’s average electricity price, typical monthly usage and electricity bill. Plus how to cut your costs.
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Ohio Electric Rates Increase June 2025 – Here’s Why & What to Do About It
In Ohio, you not only pay for electricity and delivery, you also pay for “capacity” as part of your electricity generation charges. Capacity costs are increasing in June 2025, and you’ll see this impact on your bill.
Here’s the background, and what you can do to keep your bills under control.
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The 9 Biggest Energy Wasting Mistakes You’re Making at Home
We’re so used to the convenience of electricity. We ask Google or Amazon to set a timer or answer a question, we flip the light switch without even thinking of it, and we expect our HVAC system to keep the temperature perfect.
But some of the ways we use electricity could also be wasting energy.
Here are the most common causes energy waste in the home. If you recognize some of these issues? We also highlight some simple fixes.
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Smart Meter Texas – Information To Manage Your Electricity Usage
With energy bills climbing, consumers and business owners alike are looking for ways to cut back. One way to do this is to better understand your electricity usage.
Smart meters, installed by local utilities across Texas, can help you do that. Tap into Smart Meter Texas, the free website where you can access your meter information, to start your energy savings journey!
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Do Space Heaters Save Money on Heating Bills?
A space heater can save you money on your winter electric bill, but only if you use it wisely. If you’re using space heaters to just heat the room you’re using? Yes. Running multiple space heaters simultaneously to heat your entire house? Your electric bill may increase significantly.
Key Takeaways
- Space heaters are a great way to warm a single room in your home.
- Make sure to size the heater properly; you’ll need 10 watts of heating power for every square foot of the room you are heating.
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What Uses the Most Electricity in a Home?
If you’re looking to save on your electricity bill, the first step is knowing what uses the most electricity in a home. Understand your usage and you’ll know how to make energy saving (and money saving) changes.
Calculating How Many Watts a Refrigerator Uses
Ask any household, and they’ll tell you that a refrigerator is the center of their kitchen. It’s also one of the appliances driving your electricity bill according to the EIA, accounting for 6-7% of your household power usage. How much electricity does your refrigerator use, and just how much is it costing you? Let’s find out.
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Microgrids for Commercial Customers – Reliable Backup Power
Has your business been impacted by Texas power outages? Whether it’s caused by a grid malfunction, brown out or hurricane, owners and administrators of large commercial businesses are tired of being anxious about their power supply. What if you could have a reliable source of power, independent of the grid? That’s what a microgrid is all about.
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Portable Generator for Hurricane Power Outages
The hurricane season is just beginning. And Houston got hit by Category 1 Hurricane Beryl which took out 85% of the electricity customers in that city. Maybe it’s time for a portable generator for hurricane outages.
Here’s a quick look at our shopping process for a portable generator for a 1500 square foot 3 bedroom/2 bath ranch style home in Near Northwest Houston. Hopefully this will help you pick the right generator for your home as well.
Always work with a licensed and insured electrician and plumber when installing your portable generator. Also check local regulations in your area regarding permitting requirements.
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