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Study: Working from home increases electricity use

COVID-19 has caused a lot of people to spend most – if not all – of their time at home. This includes people who work from home, employees who are unemployed or laid off, and students learning virtually. As a result, consumers in Texas and around the country are consuming more energy at home. Most […]

Study: Working from home increases electricity use

March 17th, 2021

COVID-19 has caused a lot of people to spend most – if not all – of their time at home. This includes people who work from home, employees who are unemployed or laid off, and students learning virtually. As a result, consumers in Texas and around the country are consuming more energy at home. Most […]

What to do when your power goes out

February 16th, 2021

Electrical emergencies don’t happen often. But with the deep freeze that occurred in Texas in 2021, it’s best to be prepared for a power outage in winter. Getting ready ahead of time in case the electricity goes out can save you a lot of time, money, and stress for the months ahead.

Plan’s for the nation’s largest solar energy farm in Texas

February 4th, 2021

Texas is continually a leader in energy, so it’s no surprise that the nation’s largest solar energy farm is now being constructed there.  The Lone Star state currently leads the U.S. in wind and overall power generation and is now working its way up in solar. The new 1,310-megawatt solar energy farm, which will be […]

Learn when and how to clean your air filter

September 7th, 2020

Are you unsure how often you should change your air filter? The time frame may not be one size fits all.