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How to have a safe Texas-sized holiday season
December 13th, 2019Everything is bigger in Texas – and that includes holiday decorations. But sometimes, being bigger can increase risks and safety hazards. …
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Sierra Club releases Texas Clean Energy Scorecard
December 11th, 2019Just five utilities in Texas got a passing grade in the first edition of the Lone Star State’s Clean Energy Scorecard, released by the Sierra Club. …
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Summer energy outlook brighter for Texans
December 10th, 2019Texas residents, who have begun to feel the consequences of a tight electricity market this summer that drove up wholesale energy prices, could get relief next year, according to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas. …
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Your energy-efficient gift-giving guide for the holidays
December 9th, 2019During the holiday season, it’s often difficult to come up with the perfect gift – and frankly, no one wants another pair of socks or an ill-fitting sweater. This year, give your family, friends and co-workers an energy-efficient and sustainability-conscious gift that aligns with their values.…
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Study links fracking to recent earthquakes in Texas
December 5th, 2019Hydraulic fracturing is responsible for an uptick in earthquakes in the Permian Basin in west Texas, according to a recent study conducted by the University of Texas at Austin. …
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Texas ranks poorly among U.S. states for energy efficiency
December 3rd, 2019Texas is among the ten worst states for energy efficiency in the country, according to a new report. WalletHub, a personal finance site, examined the efficiency of 48 U.S. states on issues related to home electricity and transport, ranking Texas at number 41.…
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Can an energy audit save Texas consumers money?
November 27th, 2019Texas leads the nation in energy consumption. But can a home energy audit help those in the Lone Star state save energy and money?…
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Home automation contributes to Texas energy efficiency
November 26th, 2019Home automation can provide convenience and safety by remotely locking and unlocking doors and turning on security alarms. However, in Texas, the second largest state in the U.S., home automation also provides an additional benefit: energy efficiency. …
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Holiday gas prices could be cheaper than last Thanksgiving
November 25th, 2019Good news is on the horizon for the 49 million or so Americans traveling by automobile this week for Thanksgiving. Gasoline prices across the country stand to be similar to or lower than they were for the holiday week last year.…
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Residential heating in Texas could cut carbon emissions
November 21st, 2019Shifting home heating from natural gas to electricity in Texas could cut carbon emissions by as much as 10 million metric tons and save ratepayers $2.6 million annually. …
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