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electric: How to Shop for Cheaper Electric in Houston, Sugar Land, Katy, Conroe, The Woodlands, Kingwood, Spring, Pearland, Texas. Know Your Options!! - 06/28/11 01:23 PM
In this Economy, we are all looking ways to SAVE Money.  Your Electricity bill is one of the #1 things we can all lower.  I recently came across a great website that allows you to shop around for cheaper electric rates.  It is www.powertochoose.org.  My understanding is it is a non profit website and not associated with any specific electric company.  All you have to do is put in your Zip Code and a number of electric company options come up.  I try to shop for my electric every year, when my contract is up.  This way you can always keep … (0 comments)

electric: Shop for Lower Electric Rates in Texas! - 08/16/10 10:47 AM
I recently came across a great website that allows you to shop around for cheaper electric rates.  It is www.powertochoose.org.  My understanding it is a non profit website and not associated with any specific electric company.  All you have to do is put in your Zip Code and a number of electric company options come up.  I try to shop for my electric every year, when my contract is up.  This way you can always keep your bill as cheap as possible.  You can choose 6, 12, 24mths terms.  It also shows you how much your cancellation fee is per option.  … (1 comments)

electric: 30 Ways to Save Money on Utilities - 07/20/10 10:21 AM
This is a great list of ways to lower your electric bill.  www.DaveYourMortgageGuy.com. 

Via Karen Rittenhouse (Triad Residential Solutions):
30 Ways to Save Money on Utilities
1. Check it out! In many areas, cable, satellite and utility companies compete for customers so you can save on some utilities by shopping around for the best rates and plans. (Or at least switch to basic cable!)
2. Use energy efficient light bulbs. This is the big buzz right now.  Simply replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. You can now buy round bulbs, not just the cork screw type, that may … (1 comments)

electric: 10 ways to reduce your Electric Bill - 07/08/10 12:42 PM
I recently read an article by US NEWS on 10 ways to lower your electrical bills and wanted to pass it along.
 
Unplug electric devices- unplug devices when you are not using them.  If that's a hassle, consider buying a Smart Strip, which automatically cuts power when devices don't need it. Use your fans-  This helps circulate air and may keep the air conditioner from coming on sooner.  Close Doors- Close doors and vents to areas of the house you are not using add insulation- homes can leak cold air during the summer and hot air during the winter.  Fill … (5 comments)

electric: Another Great Tip to Lower your Electric or Gas Bill - 03/29/10 12:19 PM
Your water heater runs 24 hours a day.  But you do not need hot water 24hrs a day!  So in order to lower your electric or gas bill, you want to get a timer for your water heater.  It costs about $20 and you can set it to heat the water when you do need it.  Such as in the morning and when you get back from work.  Please have a professional install it thou.  I have seen this reduce people's electric bill by 15%-30%.  Or if your heater is gas then this will also reduce your gas bill.  Just another … (7 comments)

 
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