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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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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.
Space heaters can save money on your electricity bill, but only when used correctly.
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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.
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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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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Have you dealt with multiple power outages in your home? 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.
When the lights are out in the Houston area, the most important question is, when will power be back on?
In this article, you’ll find the link for CenterPoint Energy’s outage map and information on how to use it, plus all the contact information you need to report a power outage in the area.
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If you live in Texas, you’re familiar with energy conservation alerts. In 2023, ERCOT (Electricity Reliability Council of Texas) issued 13 requests for energy conservation. And 2024 is expected to have hotter than average temperatures, so the risk of energy conservation alerts is high! Use this guide to understand ERCOT’s energy conservation and energy emergency alerts.
When you signed your commercial electricity contract, it included a list of meters and service addresses covered by the contract. It also included benchmark usage information (typically your historical usage) and clauses about penalties for material changes in usage.
All that comes into play when things change. Whether it’s an additional location, moving to a new location, adding new equipment or selling your business, material changes can have an impact on your electricity contract. This article will help you understand what to look for.
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Weather can significantly impact Texas electricity rates due to supply and demand. Warm weather drives high electricity usage for cooling homes and businesses. Cold weather extremes cause power usage to soar with demand for heat. Your best bet for electricity shopping is to avoid the seasonal extremes.
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