When it comes to installing solar panels on your roof, some homeowners may be hesitant to adopt it because of what they’ve heard or read on the internet. We live in an era of misinformation, which,...
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How to Finance Your Rooftop Solar Energy System
As more Americans explore converting their homes to use solar power, many homeowners are thinking about costs. Today’s residential solar installation prices range from $15,000 to $35,000, depending on factors like your roof, where you live, and how much electricity...
Shopping for a new Texas living space?
If you’re looking for a new place to live, you likely have a number of “boxes” you’d like to check, such as the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, how much storage space is available, certainly the cost of your rent or mortgage, taxes, and perhaps a yard or close...
Technological Advances for Keeping Your Home Warm While Reducing Your Energy Bill
While winter weather can bring magnificent snowy views, it isn’t always a pretty picture for your heating bill. Inefficient and drafty windows and walls can reduce your comfort level and cost you money from wasted energy. Significant progress has been made since the...
Traveling In Your Electric Car
Plan Your Route With more than 16,000 electric charging stations and 44,000 charging outlets across the country, there are plenty of chances to charge up along way. Use the Alternative Fueling Station Locator to plan a route that meets your charging needs. You can...
Staying Cool and Efficient on the Hottest Dog Days of Summer
We've been talking home cooling on Facebook and Twitter this week, and this topic is even more timely as dangerous heat envelops much of the United States. Many states are under Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories as a "heat dome" forms over the central part...
Smart Texas Energy
Unplug those unused electronics. We all do it. We leave electronics and equipment like cell phone chargers constantly plugged in, even when not in use. These “energy vampires” (or phantom loads) can suck a lot of power, so unplugging unused electronics can save up to...
Eight Things You Didn’t Know About Daylight Saving Time
This Sunday, people across the country will set their clocks forward an hour, marking the start to Daylight Saving Time. But it hasn’t always happened on the second Sunday in March. The Energy Policy Act of 2005, which was implemented in 2007, added four weeks to...
Projects to Keep Your Energy Bills Out of Hot Water
We are all guilty of using a little too much hot water in our daily lives -- whether it is spending an extra two minutes in the shower, leaving the water running while washing dishes or washing clothes on hot water instead of cold. Taken together, these habits of...
A Texas Consumer’s Guide to Home Energy Upgrades
A comfortable home is an energy-efficient home. The steps below outline the process for making your home more comfortable through energy upgrades and highlight the importance of choosing certified home energy professionals to do the work.Step 1: Start with the Right...
You Asked, We Are Answering: Your Texas Energy Questions
A few weeks ago, we hosted a Twitter Chat to discuss ways you can improve your home’s energy efficiency. In advance of the event, we asked for your questions, and the response was greater than we anticipated. We weren’t able to get to them all, but with help from our...
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