{"id":4167,"date":"2018-11-21T06:04:25","date_gmt":"2018-11-21T12:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texaselectricityratings.com\/blog\/?p=4167"},"modified":"2018-11-14T14:08:59","modified_gmt":"2018-11-14T20:08:59","slug":"energy-efficiency-tips-texas-thanksgiving-dinner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texaselectricityratings.com\/blog\/energy-efficiency-tips-texas-thanksgiving-dinner\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Energy Efficiency Tips for Your Texas Thanksgiving Dinner"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_4166\" style=\"width: 357px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4166\" class=\"wp-image-4166\" src=\"https:\/\/www.texaselectricityratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/iStock-861552744-1-300x216.jpg\" alt=\"Cooking Thanksgiving dinner for family and friends shouldn't spike your Texas electric prices. Check out our money saving tips!\" width=\"347\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.texaselectricityratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/iStock-861552744-1-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.texaselectricityratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/iStock-861552744-1-230x166.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.texaselectricityratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/iStock-861552744-1-350x252.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.texaselectricityratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/iStock-861552744-1-480x346.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.texaselectricityratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/iStock-861552744-1.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 347px) 100vw, 347px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4166\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><center>From turkey to potatoes to pumpkin pie! Save money on your Thanksgiving dinner with our Texas energy-saving tips! <\/center><\/p><\/div>\n<h2>How Can I Use Less Electricity For Thanksgiving?<\/h2>\n<p>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 bill while preparing your Thanksgiving feast.<\/p>\n<h3>Use Your Oven Effectively<\/h3>\n<p>Most of the action takes place in the kitchen on Thanksgiving. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to use your oven efficiently so your energy bill stay low. Use these strategies to reduce usage:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Set a timer.By using a timer, you\u2019ll cut down on overcooking or burning the food. This means great tasting food without wasting excess energy.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the oven closed.Opening the oven before the turkey is fully cooked to \u201ccheck on it\u201d rapidly <a rel='nofollow' href='https:\/\/www.rachaelrayshow.com\/food\/cookingtips\/25720_how_much_heat_escapes_when_you_open_oven_door'>decreases your oven temperature<\/a>, resulting in longer cook times. If you need to check on it, use the oven light and look at it through the glass.<\/li>\n<li>Cook multiple dishes at once. Using extra space in your oven to cook more items at once can help reduce the amount of time your oven is on and lower your energy bills.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Don\u2019t Preheat the Oven<\/h3>\n<p>Avoiding this one oven myth is an easy way to reduce excessive electricity use this Thanksgiving. While <a rel='nofollow' href='https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/expert-advice\/do-i-really-need-to-preheat-the-oven-article'>some dishes benefit from preheating<\/a>, a turkey doesn\u2019t. It may take slightly longer to cook, but it\u2019s a great way to cut costs because your oven won\u2019t be wasting energy while its empty.<\/p>\n<h3>Pay Attention to Refrigerator Use<\/h3>\n<p>One easy way to cut down on energy use is to <a rel='nofollow' href='https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/how-to-save-money-on-refrigeration-2941167'>properly maintain<\/a>your refrigerator. Check the door seals to make sure it\u2019s closing properly and keeping your food cold. When removing items to cook, take everything you need out at once to limit the number of times the door is opened and closed.<\/p>\n<p>Use an ice chest for drinks. It\u2019ll keep family and friends from going in and out of the fridge and also out of your hair while you\u2019re cooking.<\/p>\n<h3>Lower Your Thermostat a Few Degrees<\/h3>\n<p>People create heat. If you have a lot of people coming over for dinner, don\u2019t be afraid to lower your thermostat a few degrees. It may be colder at first, but with all the cooking and conversation, you\u2019ll find the house will rapidly heat up.<\/p>\n<h3>What\u2019s <a rel='nofollow' href='https:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/finance\/personalfinance\/energy-bills\/11250403\/Dishwasher-vs-washing-up-which-is-cheaper.html'>the Most Energy Efficient Way to Clean Up<\/a>?<\/h3>\n<p>The dishwasher is still the most energy efficient way to clean upafter your big meal. Get the most out of each run by making sure plates are scraped clean and that you pack the dishwasher full. Allowing dishes to air dry afterwards can further increase efficiency.<\/p>\n<h3>Switch to the Best Energy Provider in Texas<\/h3>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to wait for Thanksgiving to start saving big on energy bills. If you use your <a href='https:\/\/www.texaselectricityratings.com\/power-to-choose'>power to choose<\/a>, then you have options. Whether you\u2019re interested in a smart thermometer plan in Dallasto help you monitor your energy use or you\u2019re simply looking for the <a href='https:\/\/www.texaselectricityratings.com\/electricity-rates\/texas'>cheapest energy rates<\/a>, we\u2019re here to help.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on <a href='https:\/\/www.texaselectricityratings.com\/electricity-rates\/texas'>comparing electricity company rates<\/a>visit\u00a0<a href='https:\/\/www.texaselectricityratings.com\/'>www.TexasElectricityRatings.com<\/a>. You can shop and compare energy providers before you switch to the best electricity plan for your specific needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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