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How cool should my house be if it’s 100 outside? During much of the year, your air conditioning system is the biggest power user in your Texas home. When the temperatures rise to more than 100 degrees outside, it is tempting to keep your house the same temperature as your refrigerator. But resist that temptation! Read More
100 Degrees Outside, 80 Inside Air conditioner use in Dallas this summer could be expensive. Cooling your home accounts for roughly 13 percent of your annual energy bill. With another scorching summer on its way, residents naturally want ways to keep their Dallas energy bills low. And reducing your AC use during the summer is Read More
Which smart home devices keep seniors connected? As we learned last month, social isolation among seniors can have dire effects on their physical and mental health. A significant portion of seniors live alone, but that doesn’t mean they have to go through life without connecting to other people. Caring family and friends can help the Read More
How to Make Memorable Night Even More Memorable With the Super Bowl almost here, you may be thinking about hosting a party for all your friends. To make sure you put on a party that’s just as memorable as the game itself, you need to pull out all the stops —but without worrying about your Dallas Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
How Can I Use Less Electricity For Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving is almost here and so is the task of preparing an incredible dinner for all of your family and friends. But while the holidays can be stressful and expensive, you can still lower your Texas energy bills. Just follow these five tips to reduce your electricity Read More
What Are the Best Long-Term Options in Dallas, Texas? With the energy market constantly changing, you may want to lock in cheap rates for the long-term so you don’t have to worry about fluctuating energy markets. And if you’re an Oncor Dallas customer, then you have several options for 36-month plans. These are the five Read More
Will there be enough Texas electricity for the cold weather? The organization responsible for managing nearly all of the Texas power grid — the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) — says there will be plenty of electricity for Texans this fall and winter. Even at peak demand, Texas electricity customers will stay warm and Read More
