Posted by ShopTexasElectricity on Thursday, November 21, 2013,
In :
Energy
When you think about your home’s
electricity, it’s generally a question of how much you use and how much you pay
for. However, you might really need to think about how much electricity you
lose, rather than how much you use. Where is that energy being lost? What
should you know about it? Actually, energy loss is one of the most important
reasons to consider changing energy companies for Texas residents. Here’s what
you need to know.
Energy Loss and Miscalculation
Take a look on the... Continue reading ...
Energy sources available in the ecosystem
Posted by ShopTexasElectricity on Monday, January 28, 2013,
In :
Energy
We
live in the era of technology where every simple work is carried out with the
help of machines which need various
forms of energy to carry out the work. For an instance, all the
general household appliances from heater, cooler, fan, refrigerator and so on
all require electricity to run and work. Vehicles on the other hand need
kinetic energy to move it along with the oil and gas forms of energy. Apparently,
in the nature all biological systems harvest their energy from the sun,
directly ... Continue reading ...
Mobile Solutions for managing your energy usage on the go
Posted by ShopTexasElectricity on Thursday, December 6, 2012,
In :
Energy
Did
you know that $184 is spent every year on lighting in an average Texas
household, while the expenses for cooling homes and using space heaters each
year is $789and $206 respectively? Though knowing the amount of electricity you
use can let you exercise control over your utility bills, it may be a tough
task when you are on the move.
All
those Texas electricity users who are looking for a convenient and fast way to
manage their energy accounts on the go now have some solutions at hand. ... Continue reading ...
Energy saving tips for your microwave and oven
Posted by ShopTexasElectricity on Wednesday, September 19, 2012,
In :
Energy
Many Texas
electricity consumers often use a lot of heat to cook their dishes in ovens
and microwaves when just a dash of heat would have been adequate. If you want
to control your electricity usage, you can use some simple steps as mentioned
below that won’t let you compromise on the taste of your dishes but can bring
home huge savings on electric bills.
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Use less
time for cooking: You can save on your energy usage by keeping your cooking
time down. Simple steps like de... Continue reading ...
Energy saving tips for your freezer and refrigerator
Posted by ShopTexasElectricity on Tuesday, September 11, 2012,
In :
Energy
Did
you know that in your household, your freezer and refrigerator are two of the
biggest energy consumers? If not, it’s time to look closer and adhere to energy
efficient practices to bring down your energy consumption, thus decreasing your
utility bills. Though the present day models of freezers and refrigerators are
very energy efficient, the same can’t be told about their older counterparts.
Still, if you possess an ENERGY STAR approved model of a refrigerator from the
1980s, you co... Continue reading ...
Home energy use audit – some questions to ask
Posted by ShopTexasElectricity on Monday, August 27, 2012,
In :
Energy
Did
you know that of all homes constructed prior to 1980, just 20% are well
insulated? To bring down your energy costs, it becomes crucial to seal doors
and windows, add insulation, and take other necessary steps. With the energy
scenario in Texas becoming a talking point among administrators and homemakers
alike, and the imminent possibilities of power outage and grid failure due to
excessive power consumption, it becomes more important that Texas residents do
their bit to conserve electri... Continue reading ...
Electricity Usage Report – how can it help?
Posted by ShopTexasElectricity on Wednesday, August 15, 2012,
In :
Energy
Excessive
power consumption in domestic and commercial settings, and their implications
are the reasons of much hue and cry in Texas these days. Putting a restriction
on unnecessary electricity usage and
enhancing power conservation is the need of the hour. Owing to the rapidly
depleting resources and consequently rising costs of power usage, it might be a
good idea to have an electricity usage
report at your disposal. Not only does the report give a detailed picture
of your power utilizati... Continue reading ...
Why Texas PUC urges consumers to conserve energy
Posted by ShopTexasElectricity on Tuesday, August 7, 2012,
In :
Energy
Having touched record power
consumption in June, Texas PUC has urged the public to conserve energy,
which in turn would help avoid outages. When record heat and drought last year
tested the limits of Texas's primary power grid, it was the public's response
to energy conservation appeals that helped avoid outages. Authorities believe
that this year too, a similar appeal is called for, especially when temperatures
throughout the state are soaring.
This year, the electricity conservation ... Continue reading ...
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