Posted by ShopTexasElectricity on Thursday, November 28, 2013,
In :
Energy
You have to consider a number of different factors
to determine if your electric bill is too high. Unfortunately, people in many
states don’t get a choice no matter what their bill is. They just have to pay
it or their lights will go out. You have been given the power to make a choice
because of Texas energy deregulation. That means, when you look at that monthly
statement, you can ask yourself, is my electric bill too high? If the answer is
yes, you can actually do something about it.
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A Look at the Various Plans Offered by Energy Utility Companies in Texas
Posted by ShopTexasElectricity on Wednesday, November 6, 2013,
While the deregulation of the
energy industry in Texas gives consumers more options than ever before, some of
the choices can be a bit confusing. For instance, energy utility companies are
offering a range of different
electricity rate plans to fit various needs. Understanding those plans is
important to ensure that you’re able to make an informed decision on your
electricity needs. They’re not necessarily easy to understand, though. The
guide below will help.
Prepaid Plans – Are ... Continue reading ...
Choosing between Texas Electricity Companies for a Lower Energy Rate
Posted by ShopTexasElectricity on Friday, July 26, 2013,
Households
and businesses all over the state have elected to exercise the power to choose
between Texas electricity companies for lower rates. Many of these providers
offer extensive electricity plans that best fits each household and business
energy needs. Through a wide array of flexible and innovative plans, many
consumers are able to lower their monthly utility bills by purchasing
electricity at highly competitive prices.
Before
making the switch, and selecting between the various Texa... Continue reading ...
Switching Texas Electricity Providers to Obtain a Lower Price
Posted by ShopTexasElectricity on Friday, July 26, 2013,
In :
Energy
For well over a decade,
residential energy consumers have been taking advantage of the Texas
deregulation laws concerning the electricity industry, in the state. It was
back in 2002, when the Texas legislature broke up the utility monopoly in an
effort to create a competitive energy market. As a result, many alternative
Texas electricity providers began selling energy to businesses and residential
homes.
The local utility company in
every community across Texas still has the responsibil... 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 ...
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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