Homes can be like hungry teenagers, burning and consuming energy, seemingly without end. Fortunately, a home’s energy consumption is controllable, and we’ll show you how (with apologies for not being able to help the parents of uncontrollable teens). This is never...
If you pay much attention to the news, then you’ve probably read or seen people talking about the price of oil before. But how much do you really know about oil, oil prices, and why oil prices are important to the global economy (and your own pocketbook)? If the...
We all lead busy lives, so if you don’t think much about the energy company that delivers your electricity when you turn on a light switch, you’re not alone. That said, your electric utility company is important to your home life or business, especially if you live...
The language used when talking about the electricity market can be puzzling, and it’s easy to confuse your electric company with your electricity provider — they sound like the same thing, right? This article will help you sort out light companies from utility...
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...
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...
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,...
The Texas electricity market is full of abbreviations and jargon that can be confusing. Our glossary covers everything you need to know about your electricity supply in the Lone Star State. Know your REPs from your PUCs, and your kilowatt-hours (kWh) from a base...
ENERGY STAR certified appliances are available throughout North America, making energy-efficient appliances easily accessible to many homes and businesses. The caveat, though, is that these appliances typically cost a bit more, which may leave you wondering: Is the...