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Efficient Swimming Pool

As eyes were on the pool recently for USA Olympics swimming team qualifiers, interest in the sport has skyrocketed for the upcoming Olympics in Tokyo. Maybe you or your children were inspired to get serious about swimming; maybe you've even decided to install a pool...

Stay Cool in Texas for Less Money with a Ceiling Fan

As the summer heat has increased chances are you have broken out the sandals and tank tops, and you may also be starting to think about keeping your summer cooling costs down. One easy way to keep cool while saving money is using a ceiling fan. Did you know that...

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...

Ways to Keep Your Home Comfortable in a Humid Texas Climate

Home energy efficiency is often dominated by discussions about cooling and heating, which account for about 48% of energy costs in the average home . However, when your air has too much moisture, your home may feel warmer than the actual air temperature. Any...
Eight Things You Didn’t Know About Daylight Saving Time

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

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 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

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...