Energy is a cornerstone of our lives. We use it to turn the lights on, keep our homes and selves warm or cool as needed, and even to power our electronics. But most of us don’t pay much attention to the companies that supply us this energy. Let’s take a closer look...
Financial hardships can happen to any of us, especially during times of high inflation and rising electricity prices. If and when that happens, it can be difficult to continue to make payments on every utility bill in the household. If you find yourself falling...
Texas’ deregulated energy market means around 85% of Lone Star state residents can choose their electricity provider. Finding the most suitable one can be daunting — there are more than 130 electricity companies to choose from, each with dozens of differing...
Have you ever heard of CenterPoint Energy in Texas? If you have, you’re probably not alone — CenterPoint Energy is a Fortune 500 company that provides electric service and natural gas for millions of Americans. That’s not all, though. Read on to learn all about this...
Have you noticed a difference in your electricity bill lately? If so, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans are seeing their electricity rates rise in recent years, and with those increased electricity prices, their monthly electricity bills are growing. Let’s take...
Texas’ energy market deregulation has created an enormous choice of energy plans at competitive rates for local residents. The fragmentation of the electricity market means there are several utility bill charges, which can change depending on where you live and your...
We live in a world of acronyms, and if you’re finding it tough to keep up with them all, we don’t blame you. But if you live in Texas, here’s one acronym that’s worth learning about: ERCOT. ERCOT stands for the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, and it’s...
From cooking and regulating home temperature to manufacturing and producing chemicals, natural gas is a primary energy source for individuals and businesses alike. While not a renewable energy, natural gas as an energy source produces less carbon emissions than fossil...
Public concern over global energy demand is nothing new. In 1912, a New Zealand newspaper ran a short article expressing worry about the world's increasing coal usage. The fear was that the resulting carbon dioxide emitted from homes and power plants would "make the...
One of the energy industry’s most challenging power sources to define is biofuels. Governments and industries keen to promote sustainability have varying classifications of what makes a biofuel. With many countries looking to transition to renewable energy sources,...