Winter and Fall tips
It’s hard to believe after survivng the epic summer of 2011, but winter is here. Today saw the first hard freeze of the winter season in Central Texas, where the ground becomes frozen solid and plants die. And folks in Houston (freezing) and Dallas (also freezing) didn’t have it any easier this morning. While you may have [...]
Just last week, we lamented that Energy Awareness month (that’s going on now, by the way) didn’t do much at all to increase awareness. The critique didn’t offer links to more information, because sending people to clunky government websites is confusing, not enlightening. However, there are companies out there that are looking to empower [...]
The TexasIsHot Campaign was the result of a series of conversations between two friends looking for energy solutions for their homes. Their problem: They couldn’t find a single, cohesive source of information regarding energy efficiency. So they called on Curt Seidlits, former chairman of the State Affairs Committee, to help them build a campaign that [...]
Did You Know? If all decorative light strings sold in America this year were ENERGY STAR qualified, we would save over 700 million kWh of electricity per year and reduce greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those from about 100,000 cars! ENERGY STAR Qualified Decorative Light Strings: consume 70% less energy than conventional incandescent lights strands. [...]
Trim the “Energy Fat” in 2011: TXU Energy Offers Easy Tips to Save Energy and Money for the New Year
“This year I’m going to do it” is a common refrain by many of us around the New Year. Whether it’s to become more financially responsible or shedding a few pounds, we all resolve to kick off the New Year with the right goals in place. TXU Energy wants to help you shed the “fat” [...]
Many people struggling through the tough economy are not going to be able to take advantage of the 2009-10 Energy Efficiency Tax Credit simply because they can’t afford new windows and doors, water heaters, or more insulation. However, there are a few things you can do around your home to air seal it to save [...]
This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of Savings with ENERGY STAR (November 2010) With the help of the U.S. EPA’s ENERGY STAR program, finding the perfect gift that “gives more” is easy. ENERGY STAR qualified products save energy and money, and with more than 60 product categories to choose from, it is a simple way [...]
Large-scale efforts are underway to modernize the U.S. electric grid by adding high-speed communications and transforming the infrastructure into a “networked grid” or an “internet for energy.” This so-called smart grid will not only bring new communication capabilities to mission-critical grid devices and end-user appliances in order to optimize energy efficiency, reliability and security, but [...]
Winter is quickly approaching in Texas and now would be the perfect time to add these easy energy efficient upgrades to your home. Not only will you be more green but you will also be saving money. The money you spend on these projects should easily be recouped by improving energy efficiency and by an [...]