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What are the Best Thermostat Settings for Winter?

What are the best thermostat settings for winter? The ideal thermostat setting keeps you warm but also doesn’t light up your electricity bill to get it done. In this article we’ll explore the best temperature settings for winter and provide an example thermostat schedule .

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Keeping in mind both energy efficiency and comfort, the the best thermostat settings for winter are 68°F when you are home, 65-68°F when you sleep and and 55-60°F when you’re away.

Survey Shows Texans Are Concerned About Higher Electricity Prices, Grid Stability

An April 2025 survey of Texas consumers reveals they have strong feelings about electricity prices, power outages and the Texas electricity grid.

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.

What are Market Securitization Charges?

Market securitization charges are a new line item on Texas electricity bills. They’re a direct outcome of Winter Storm Uri, paying for some of the extraordinary costs of that storm.

The Texas legislature passed House Bill (HB) 4492 in 2021 in response to the storm’s financial impact on the ERCOT power region. The legislation allows Texas REPs to add the charge to their bills for the next 30 years

You can’t avoid paying these fees, which are from a regulatory change. But you might as well understand them, since you’ll be paying them for the next 3 decades.

How to Lower Your Electricity Bill this Winter

It’s the double whammy for electricity bills. We often think that only our summer electricity bills are high. But your winter electricity bill can also be expensive depending on our winter weather.

Winter energy savings tips focus on insulation, keeping your “building envelope” secured against the elements, and setting your thermostat at the proper level.

Connecticut COVID-19 Electricity Bill Payment Assistance

Last Updated April 13, 2020

The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) of Connecticut has issued a disconnection moratorium for all electricity service, as March 13, 2020. Here’s what that means for your electricity bill payment.

Electricity Bill Calculator – How to Get the Best Electricity Rate

With the Electricity Bill Calculator you can easily see how much you’ll pay for your electricity based on your usage. No need for an XLS to compare electricity prices in Texas.

Enter your monthly kWh usage and we’ll calculate an estimated bill and price per kilowatt hour for every electricity rate on our site. That’s how to find the best electricity plan for your home.

What’s the Difference Between a Utility and an Electricity Provider?

When it’s time to choose an electricity plan, it can be really confusing picking your way between all the options available and the host of new terms.

One of the most common sticking points for electricity customers is what is the difference between electric delivery vs. electric supply?

They’re both vital to the success of electricity deregulation, but they play very different roles. Understanding how they fit together can make a big difference in your overall confidence as an electricity customer trying to shop for the best electricity plan.

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