Can bad credit stop me from getting Houston electricity service? Bad credit isn’t always caused by an individual’s reckless spending. In fact, the number one reason Americans file for bankruptcy is medical debt. Even people with health insurance can fall victim to catastrophic medical expenses that eat away personal savings and other assets. If you’ve […]
How does Texas store excess electricity? As reported on Texas Electricity Ratings in November, Luminant’s utility scale battery in West Texas was set to begin operation by the end of 2018. The project made its deadline just barely coming online December 31. This 10 megawatt storage facility is the largest of its kind in Texas […]
What Smart Home Gadgets Save the Most on Energy Bills? From laundry folding machines to smart doorbells, the list of high-tech devices for smart homes at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was enlightening. While some of these devices could simply add hands-free convenience to your home, others could greatly lower your energy rates, providing you with huge […]
What causes isolation among seniors? When you think about the older adults in your life, you may perceive them as homebodies. They don’t like to get out as much as the used to do, but is that really the case? Is it that they don’t like to get out or that they have a hard […]
What’s the Future of Green Energy in Texas? As coal plants continue to shut down around Texas, it looks like green energy’s reach continues to spread. According to a new study out of Rice University, Texas’s vast landscape seems to be ripe for even more reliance on renewable energy generation. What does that mean for […]
How can I reduce my electric bill in 2019? Losing weight is the most common New Year’s resolution, but a close second is to be better with finances. This may mean fewer trips to Target or fewer Amazon binges, but it can also mean lowering your necessary expenses like utilities. Saving money doesn’t have to […]
How Can I Reduce My Monthly Energy Use? The EIA predicts that for the fourth year in a row energy prices will increase. But just because the nation’s price for energy increases, doesn’t mean you need to get stuck paying more for electricity. Follow these 10 energy saving New Year’s resolutions to make sure that […]
What are the best short-term Texas electricity plans? Locking in a fixed rate electricity plan is a great way to go for most people. What you may not know is the time of year when you lock in your rate can be almost as important as whether you lock in at all. Historical Texas electricity […]
Celebrate the Holidays with Traditions That Last! It’s nearly Christmas time in Texas. And while you have the power to choose a reputable Texas energy company for your needs, you also have the power to choose the best fun and festive holiday traditions too. If you’re running out of ideas this year, then here is […]
Which smart devices help seniors age in place? As the Texas population skews older over time, the idea of aging in place becomes a more pressing and higher profile issue. Aging in place is effort to keep seniors in their homes as long as possible to postpone transitioning to a nursing home. Aging in place […]