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Energy Harvesting: What Is It and How Can It Help?
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We harvest crops to provide food to the masses, but we can also harvest the energy surrounding us and convert it to renewable energy. This is where the process of energy harvesting comes into play.ย Also known as energy scavenging, energy harvesting is harnessing the energy produced in the world around us and then using…
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Were There Any Improvements on the Texas Grid After the Storm?
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The Texas power grid is the most self-reliant electricity grid in the U.S. While most parts of the country are on either the Western Interconnection or the Eastern Interconnection, the state of Texas has its own power grid called the Texas Interconnection.ย ย The stateโs power grid is managed by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas…
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Home Buying in Texas: Shopping for Real Estate Agents in the Lone Star State
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The Texas real estate market is among the strongest in the country. In particular, Houston is growing faster than other American cities, according to the Houston Chronicle. Still, shopping for real estate in Texas is more affordable than it is in many other states, especially in smaller cities like Lubbock and Amarillo.ย ย Hereโs a breakdown…
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Texas Power Usage in Bigger Homes: What Homeowners Need to Know
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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 โ but usage per capita is relatively low. Natural gas accounts for around half of the stateโs electricity generation, but green energy sources like wind…
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The Benefits of a Deregulated Electricity Market in Lubbock, Texas
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In the state of Texas, most residents have a deregulated electricity market, meaning that they can choose their own electric company. Meanwhile, residents in regulated areas donโt have a choice. After years of getting electricity from a single company, Lubbock Power & Light (P&L), Lubbock residents will soon be able to choose from multiple retail…
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How Much Energy Do Solar Panels Produce on a Rooftop?
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Rooftop solar panels (also called photovoltaic panels) are becoming more and more common on residential homes, and industrial-scale arrays can play a key role in stabilizing the electric grid. In some places, there are tax credits and other incentives for installing a home solar panel system.ย ย But photovoltaic panels have an upfront cost, so is…
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How Much Does It Cost to Charge an Electric Car or Plug-in Hybrid?
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Electric vehicles may be more popular than ever, but how much does it cost to charge an electric car where you live? Before buying an electric car, itโs a good idea to do the math and find out how much it will cost you to keep it charged.ย ย The cost of charging an electric car…
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Fission vs. Fusion: Understanding the Two Types of Nuclear Power
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Quick summary: Fusion and fission are related but, in some ways, opposite principles, representing two different potential means of nuclear energy production.ย Nuclear energy accounts for about 20% of U.S. energy needs, but there are two kinds of nuclear power โ fission and fusion. Both have the potential to generate massive amounts of electricity, but…
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What Is Choose Energy? Your Questions Answered
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Some states only have a handful of energy providers, while others have a deregulated energy market with hundreds of retail electricity providers to choose from. For example, Texans have the power to choose from over 100 suppliers around the state.ย ย Sites like ChooseEnergy.com offer to help you choose an energy provider by showing you options…
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What Is Distributed Energy and How Does It Work?
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With electricity prices going up and rolling blackouts on the rise in different parts of the country, some energy experts are asking whether itโs time to rethink the structure of the power grid. Although consumers have the power to choose their electricity provider in some states like Texas, you canโt easily choose your power grid…
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