What You Need to Know About Texas Electricity and Energy Texas
We’re giving you the knowledge you need to save money on your bill, learn more about the future of energy in Texas and not be bored to death while doing it. Check out our most recent posts below.
Keeping Your Thermostat Set Right in 100-degree Heat
Learn what temps work for comfort, sleep, and pets when it’s 100+ degrees outside.
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Do Smart Home Devices Really Save You Money During Texas Heat?
Stop sweating your bill. Learn how smart home tech stacks up during Texas heat.
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Cooking Outside vs Inside: Lower Your Bill With Smart Barbecue Habits
Learn how grilling keeps your house cooler and your energy bill lower.
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How to Prep for an EEA Level 3: Practical Steps for Texas Homes
Get practical, Texas-friendly tips to stay safe and reduce demand at home during grid emergencies.
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7 Ways to Zap Energy Vampires in Your Texas Home
Learn how to stop energy vampires in your Texas home and keep more money in your pocket.
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Timing Your Water Heater Use When It’s Hot and Costly
Use these simple tips to cut electricity costs and ease the strain on Texas’s power grid.
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Top 10 Energy-Saving Products Every Texas Home Should Have
Save money and stay cool with these 10 must-have energy saving products for Texas homes.
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Best Times to Run Appliances in a Texas Summer
Learn the best times to run appliances in the summer to save electricity and keep cool without breaking the bank.
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Smart vs Dumb: Which Devices Drain the Most Energy?
Compare smart vs regular electronics and learn which ones hit your electricity bill the hardest.
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Why Summer Is Prime Time for Energy Scams (And How to Avoid Them)
Learn how to spot the red flags and protect yourself from fake reps, surprise fees, and shady sales tactics.
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ERCOT Warnings: What They Mean and What You Should Do
Learn what ERCOT alerts mean for your power and how to respond. Stay informed, safe, and ready when grid conditions in Texas get tight.
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Whole-House Solar Systems in Texas: What You Need to Know Before You Go Solar
With all this sunshine, Texas is a prime spot to go solar at your home.
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How Texans Can Use ERCOT to Stay Ahead of Energy Price Swings
Texas weather can be unpredictable, and that plays a role in what you pay for electricity.
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Texas Clean Energy Programs: Your Simple Guide to Going Green and Saving Green
Texas is leading the charge when it comes to clean power, and it’s not just for show.
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Makin’ the Move from Oregon to Texas: What You Oughta Know
Thinking of swapping raincoats for cowboy boots? Learn all Texas has to offer, y'all.
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A Texan’s Guide to the Home Energy Efficiency Program (THEEP)
Having an efficient home is a smart idea, but it can also mean lower electricity bills.
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Moving from Maryland to Texas? Here’s Your Guide
Relocating from Maryland to Texas is more than just a big move. It’s a new way of life.
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Moving from Michigan to Texas? Here’s What You Need to Know
Thinking about swapping snow boots for cowboy boots? You’re not alone.
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Texas Electricity Prices: What to Know About Long vs. Short-Term Contracts and Where Rates Are Goin'
Should you lock in a long-term fixed rate or ride the waves with a short-term plan?
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Best HVAC Systems for Texas Homes: A No-Bull Guide to Beatin’ the Heat
If you’re planning a new system or just looking to improve what you’ve got, remember: your HVAC is only half the equation.
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Why Texas Has Its Own Power Grid (and What That Means for Ya)
While most of the country shares a power grid, we Texans have our own, run by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT).
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