Energy Independence: Use Less, Shop Around
(June 30, 2009)

Grocery store gets greener with solar power
(Statesman © June 24, 2009)

New online tool gives co-op's members greater control over bills
(Pedernales Electric © June 23, 2009)

City's green energy effort comprehensive
(Caller-Times © June 21, 2009)

Top 10 Energy Saving Tips—Fact or Fiction?
(Edison Institute, June 18, 2009)

Summer Saving Tips
(June 16, 2009)

Customers Earn Millions Through TXU Energy Reward Programs
(Dallas Business Wire © June 15, 2009)

Oncor teaching tweens about energy conservation
(Lufkin Daily News © June 10, 2009)

TXU Energy Offers Enhanced iThermostat
(Dallas Business Journal © June 8, 2009)

Quick Tips for Instant Energy Savings

Did you know that for every degree you raise the thermostat in the summer, you will save between 1 and 4 percent on your cooling bill? Or, that using newer fluorescent light bulbs can save you as much as 90 percent of the electricity you used with traditional bulbs?

Advanced Meters: Less Energy Use - Lower Electric Bills

Advanced metering systems provide new ways for customers to manage their energy consumption and help lower their electric bills. Global research has shown that customers using advanced meters consumed 5-10% less energy.

Shop Around

Electric bills are calculated by multiplying the amount of the electricity you use (measured in kilowatt hours) by the rate you pay per kilowatt hour (in cents). Other than government mandated taxes and fees, consumption and kWh rate are the only two inputs in your electric bill. Just like you shop around for car insurance, you can shop around to find the company, prices and product that best fits your electricity needs.

State and Municipal Rebates

Homeowners can take advantage of state and municipal government tax credits and utility rebates.

Federal Tax Credits

If you're thinking about adding insulation, replacing windows, buying a new air conditioner, furnace or water heater, or even adding adding solar panels here are now better tax credits for you. To find the latest information on these credits, go to www.energytaxincentives.org.

Company Energy Efficiency Incentives

In addition to government rebates and programs, check with your electric company to see what incentives and programs they may provide.