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Can You Celebrate With Less Home Energy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Kick off your happy Memorial Day weekend celebrations with our tips to use Less Home Energy! Plus, you can use them to save all summer long!<\/em><\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Memorial Day is a time to honor our heroes and enjoy time with family and friends. It also marks the start of summer, when electricity prices<\/a> often go up due to higher demand. Luckily, you can celebrate the holiday while using less home energy. With a few simple steps, your power bill won\u2019t go sky high this Memorial Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cook Outside to Save Energy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One easy way to use less home energy is by moving your cooking outdoors. Grilling uses no indoor ovens or stovetops, which means your air conditioner doesn\u2019t have to work as hard. That can help lower your energy bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use a charcoal or gas grill for classics like burgers, hot dogs, and veggie kabobs. You can even smoke meats for a longer cook with deep flavor. A smoker runs on wood or charcoal, so it doesn\u2019t run up your power bill<\/a> at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a fire pit, make it part of the meal. Kids and adults love roasting marshmallows and making s\u2019mores. Plus, it\u2019s a fun and tasty way to stay outside and away from energy-hungry kitchen tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using ovens in the summer makes your home warmer and raises cooling costs. Use a small toaster oven to survive the summer<\/a>. Or, cook outside to keep the heat out of your house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plan Your Meal for Less Home Energy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some foods need less time and heat to cook. Try side dishes like cold pasta salad, fruit kabobs, or chilled dips. These save energy and can be made ahead of time. That way, you can spend more time with your guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use your grill to heat things fast and all at once. Cook veggies, meats, and even desserts like grilled peaches in one go. That uses less fuel than turning your oven on and off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t forget to turn off your indoor lights<\/a> and appliances while you\u2019re outside. Remember, small steps like this add up to big savings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy the Outdoors and Use Less Home Energy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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You also adopt these tips to use less home energy and save on your summer electric bills, too!<\/em><\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Texas weather can be hot, but the evenings are often cooler. So, plan your gathering later in the day. This helps avoid peak heat hours and gives your A\/C a break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turn off the TV, computer, and other electronics while you\u2019re outside. After all, you don\u2019t need screens when you\u2019ve got yard games, music, and good company. Memorial Day is the perfect time to enjoy nature, eat great food, and use less home energy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though you\u2019ll save energy this Memorial Day, you still want the best rate on the power you use. Check out the plans at http:\/\/www.texaselectricityratings.com<\/a> to find the one that best suits your home. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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