According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), as of 2020, the average Texas household consumed 1,132 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per month at a $0.1171 per kWh for a total average monthly electricity bill of $132.59. Of course, these bills differ by household, depending on their specific usage and equipment choices. Other factors, including the square...
Category: Energy Saving
The Top 3 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home
Before you rang in 2022, it’s possible that you joined many people in the tradition of making New Year Resolutions, committing to improving your health or finances. Perhaps, you even resolved to improve specific areas of your home that, consequently, can help you successfully achieve your personal goals. Plus, when you hire a certified electrician...
Electrical Tips to Keep the Holidays Merry
The holidays are a joyous time brimming with family gatherings, seasonal events, and glistening displays. But, unfortunately, it is the time of year for increased expenses since you need to purchase holiday gifts, plan holiday feasts, and deck the halls. Fortunately, you can implement some energy-efficient and electrical safety tips like contacting a residential electrician when decorating...
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
Fall invokes feelings of comfort, bringing with it shorter days and cooling temperatures, along with changing leaves that make for stunning vistas. The season also reintroduces the inviting aroma of pumpkin spice, hearty and warming dinner recipes, and the opportunity to wear cozy sweaters. It is also the perfect time to maintain your home by...
3 Reasons to Upgrade Your Electrical Panel
As people purchase more electronics, possibly even adding a new appliance here and there, older electrical panels may not keep up with demand. That can create problems, such as breakers frequently tripping due to overloading the available circuits. Having a licensed electrician upgrade your electrical panel can solve this problem and prevent more substantial, perhaps even dangerous,...
Practical Ways to Improve Energy Efficiency
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) ‘s Texas State Profile and Energy Estimates, “Texas is the largest energy-producing and energy-consuming state in the nation.” Households consume more than 1,779 trillion BTUs annually. Earth Day falls annually on April 22 and focuses on natural processes, emerging green technology, and innovative thinking to raise awareness...
Focus on Electrical Savings this Spring
The official start of spring is a few short days away. The new season is associated with fresh beginnings, making it an ideal time to fling the windows open, allowing natural light and air to infuse your home while you spruce it up. It’s time to grab some organizational and cleaning supplies and get to...
Making Sense of Your Home Energy Use
It can be challenging to determine what appliances and electronics are consuming the most electricity. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, especially troubling are those that consume power when in a standby mode, as they can add an extra ten percent to your monthly utility bill. You can identify inefficient devices and behaviors by...
Tips to Save Energy While Working from Home
As people continue to work from home – for which there are substantial environmental and financial benefits – higher utility bills may be an unfortunate reality for many. Employees need equipment that, when used continuously, for up to eight hours a day, consumes a lot of energy. That includes their computers, computer components, printers/scanners, tablets,...
Help Mom Save Energy this Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 10, this year. While you may be tempted to send the special women in your life a virtual gift card this Mother’s Day – which is an excellent way to help support local businesses – what would brighten her day are gifts designed to conserve energy. The need for...