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Energy Vampires and the Appliances that Use the Most Energy
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Letโs take a look at what energy vampires are, which household devices use the most vampire energy, and what you can do to stop them from sucking the life out of your energy budget.
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Understanding the Texas Power Grid: Outages, Power Rates, and More
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Depending on where you live in Texas, thereโs a good chance you draw electricity from the Texas power grid, officially known as the Texas Interconnection. The Texas power grid provides energy to over 26 million Texans, including residents of major cities like Houston and Austin.ย ย But if you were around during the 2021 winter storm,…
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Shopping for Electricity: How to Save So You Can Spend Elsewhere
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No one wants to spend their hard-earned money on large electricity bills or debts to a utility company. Yet that’s the sad reality for many households. Paying for electricity is practically inevitable, but the amount you pay is not. The great news is that you can shop for electricity, save money, and have expendable income…
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Why Your Electricity Bills Keep Rising (and what you can do about it)
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Natural Gas Prices Are On The Rise And Theyโre Taking Electricity Prices With Themย Natural gas and electricity prices have risen to their highest levels in decades โ and this steep increase in energy rates has left many U.S customers wondering: ย Why are my utility bills so high?ย While rising costs can be attributed…
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Can I Switch Power Suppliers? Yes! Hereโs How
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Did you know that consumers can choose their energy supplier in several states? The U.S. classifies electric power markets as either regulated or competitive (deregulated). Residents in regulated states are assigned a power supplier. These consumers do not have the option to switch, even if they are unhappy with their service or rates. On the…
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Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG): What It Is and Why We Use It
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Compared to other fossil fuels, natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) have long been touted as top contenders in the energy transition to renewable energy. That’s because carbon dioxide (“CO2”) emissions from the combustion of natural gas are about half that of coal. Natural gas discharge creates far fewer pollutants, making it a more…
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Unhappy With Your Energy Bill? Here’s What You Can Do About It
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If you’re unhappy with your energy bill and live in a deregulated market, there’s good news. You can switch providers.ย Energy bills commonly escalate during the winter months. HVAC systems, home heating, and water heaters ramp up your electricity usage, which shows up on your heating bill. Heating your home requires more energy than cooling…
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Earth Day: What, When, and How It’s Linked to Climate Change
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Earth Day is an annual event and nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of protecting the environment. Itโs a reminder about sustainability and an invitation to take part in preserving our planet.ย ย Earth Day has become an influential global movement that encourages us to protect the place we call home, involving organized…
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Earth Day: What It’s About and Why All of Us Should Care
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Earth Day takes place every year on April 22. It has become an important global reminder about sustainability and an invitation to take part in preserving our planet.ย ย Earth Day involves organized community cleanups, demonstrations, and education; it’s a powerful social movement that encourages us (individually and collectively) to protect our sources of life and…
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Nikola Tesla: How This Energy Visionary Changed Our World
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Often called eccentric in his time, Nikola Tesla was a controversial figure who died alone, penniless, and largely forgotten.ย ย Today, Nikola Tesla is recognized as one of the fathers of modern electricity. His contributions to the science of energy rival those of his chief competitor, Thomas Edison. An energy visionary, Nikola Tesla laid the groundwork…
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