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...
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...
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...
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,...
If you’re looking for ways to lower your energy bill, you might consider energy-efficient siding. Siding or cladding is a protective material installed on the exterior walls of a building. Different materials can be used for siding, although not all siding options...
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...
Solar-powered outdoor lights are an easy-to-install and low-maintenance solution for a home’s outdoor spaces. You can illuminate everything from entryways to front doors to entire outdoor gardens with the free and renewable energy of the sun. There are many...
At home, we all like to keep warm and cozy in winter and fresh and cool in summer. Our thermostat settings help us control space-heating and cooling systems, but do we use them correctly? Thermostats are a great way to save money on cooling costs and HVAC systems....