{"id":5781,"date":"2020-12-14T13:44:25","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T19:44:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texaselectricityratings.com\/blog\/?p=5781"},"modified":"2020-12-07T14:13:54","modified_gmt":"2020-12-07T20:13:54","slug":"great-energy-efficiency-gifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texaselectricityratings.com\/blog\/great-energy-efficiency-gifts\/","title":{"rendered":"Give These Great Energy Efficiency Gifts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_5789\" style=\"width: 366px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5789\" class=\"wp-image-5789\" src=\"https:\/\/www.texaselectricityratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/shutterstock_59126914-e1607371580454-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"Energy efficiency gifts are the kind give-back to you each month by lowering your electric bill!\" width=\"356\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.texaselectricityratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/shutterstock_59126914-e1607371580454-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.texaselectricityratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/shutterstock_59126914-e1607371580454-230x129.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.texaselectricityratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/shutterstock_59126914-e1607371580454-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.texaselectricityratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/shutterstock_59126914-e1607371580454.jpg 438w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 356px) 100vw, 356px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5789\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><center>Energy efficiency gifts are the kind that give-back to you each month by lowering your electric bill!<\/center><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which Energy Efficiency Gifts Lower Electricity Bills?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Tis the season for gift giving, and surely, there are two or three people on your list stumping you. They do it every year. They don\u2019t give you any hints about what they want, and they seem to have everything they need. That is, everything except\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lower electricity bills<\/span>. Giving someone a way to\u00a0lower energy consumption\u00a0is a gift that<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0keeps on giving month after month and year after year. So if you&#8217;re looking for a fun but practical gift for that impossible-to-shop-for guy or energy geek <\/span>on your shopping list, check out these great energy efficiency gifts this holiday season!<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Efficient Climate Control With Nest<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nest Learning Thermostat<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides a comfortable home when you want it and energy savings when you don\u2019t need it. This smart thermostat was the first to become Energy Star certified. \u00a0Independent studies on how much energy people can save with the Nest Learning Thermostat have documented <a rel='nofollow' href='https:\/\/www.nrel.gov\/docs\/fy18osti\/70073.pdf'>10% to 12% savings<\/a> on heating and 15% savings on cooling. Buy one for yourself, and it pays for itself in less than two years. Buy another for a friend, and they reap the benefits right away on their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Texas electricity bills<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stop Drafts Cold with Slide-On Under Door Seal\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling a draft from under your door means the air you\u2019ve heated or cooled is escaping your home. The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cinch Slide-On Under Door Sea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">l attaches to your exterior door without nails or screws. Even the most unhandy homeowner can install it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save Energy with Low Flow Dual Shower Head\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long showers mean using more water. And using more water means running electric water heaters for a long time. So, using less water means heating less water. The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulse Showerspas Low Flow Dual Shower Head<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is attractive, functional, and uses less water than a traditional shower head. With a flow rate of 1.8 gallons per minute, you can take a relaxing shower without feeling guilty about getting into hot water.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Stylish Efficiency with <a rel='nofollow' href='https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/energysaver\/services\/do-it-yourself-energy-savings-projects\/savings-project-insulate-your-water'>Water Heater Jacket<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Sure, you can get your loved one a nice coat for Christmas. But get their water heater a jacket, and it\u2019s in style year-round. The jacket helps your water heater maintain its temperature and reduces the frequency with which it kicks on. Plus, a water heater jacket is\u00a0 something few people buy themselves.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air Conditioner Tune-Up Gift<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your home air conditioner is the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most expensive appliance to run<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Many local home service companies offer great deals on air conditioner tune-ups in the winter. They don\u2019t have as many customers in the winter, so they\u2019re ready to cut you a great deal to make sure your air conditioning system is in tip-top shape for next summer. Call them out to your home now instead of when your air conditioner breaks in the heat of summer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More Money In Their Pockets, Less To Electricity Companies\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give the gift of lower home electricity bills this season. These great energy efficiency gifts will make your loved ones happy. You can also give yourself a little something special by shopping retail electricity plans at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.texaselectricityratings.com<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Finding a power plan that better meets your home energy usage needs gives you the comfort of knowing you\u2019re saving money each month.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which Energy Efficiency Gifts Lower Electricity Bills? \u2018Tis the season for gift giving, and surely, there are two or three people on your list stumping you. They do it every year. They don\u2019t give you any hints about what they want, and they seem to have everything they need. 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