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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.

 

·         Use less time for cooking: You can save on your energy usage by keeping your cooking time down. Simple steps like de...


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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...


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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...


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