he answer to the global issue of climate change may be closer to home than previously thought. Decreasing worldwide greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) requires mammoth reductions in burning fossil fuels and a ramping up of renewable energy sources....
Solar Lights for the Garden: Illumination Without Emissions
As a homeowner, you might be searching for ways to improve the look of your home while keeping your energy consumption to a minimum. One way you can acheive both is with solar garden lights. These lights create a subtle ambiance around your home and require...
How Do Texas Solar Buyback Programs Work?
Installing rooftop solar panels is one of the ways Texas residents can lower their energy bills by drawing less energy from the grid. Homeowners can save even more with solar buyback or net metering programs, which reimburse you for the energy you produce....
Texas Power Usage in Bigger Homes: What Homeowners Need to Know
When it comes to Texas power usage, the Lone Star State is one of contrasts. On one hand, total power usage in Texas is higher than in any other state — but usage per capita is relatively low. Natural gas accounts for around half of the state’s electricity...
Energy Plans in Texas: How to Find the Right One for You
Choosing an electricity plan in Texas takes some research. You’ll want to choose one that’s easy to sign up for, has reasonable electricity rates, and above all, is reliable. You may also want to consider options like green energy plans and free energy...
Energy Vampires: Which Electronics Are the Worst?
Whether your electricity bills keep rising, or you just want to get better at reducing your home energy use, it might be time to check your house for energy vampires. Not to be confused with the supernatural kind of energy vampires, we’re talking about...
Discounts and Free Electricity Options | Find Cheap Electric in Texas
As energy rates continue to increase, more Texans are looking for electric companies that offer cheap electricity rates. When shopping for electricity options, Texas residents should be looking for low rates, discounts, free electricity plans, and other...
Understanding the Energy Audit: Why It’s Worth Doing?
Although energy audits are readily available to most people, few folks choose to get one. The likely reason is that most are unaware they exist or how beneficial they can be. According to a 2020 survey report by the Department of Technology and Society at...
Clean Energy Solutions: What They Are and How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Nowadays, it seems you can’t go through a day without hearing phrases like “clean energy,” “renewables,” “carbon offsets,” “zero emissions,” and “carbon footprint” — and for good reason. Climate change is real; it can lead to a variety of disastrous...
How to Save on Your Electric Bill by Switching to Just Energy?
Wondering how to save on your electric bill? You're not alone. As of 2019, the average U.S. residential electric consumer used 10,649 kilowatt-hours annually or 877 kilowatt-hours per month. The average price per kilowatt-hour in the country ranges from...