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Summer Electricity Usage
Understanding your energy usage and why you pay more during the summer is an age old question that Texans ponder year after year. There are several reasons why you might use more electricity during the summer months. Common factors that increase electricity consumption: FUN FACT The type of TV you have as well as the…
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Reducing Energy Consumption – Tips to Sleep in Hot Weather
Texas is known for having hot summers. The summer heat in Texas comes with the task of reducing energy consumption to keep the cost of electricity down. Your task becomes a struggle at night when the heat makes it difficult to relax and go to sleep. Unsurprisingly, it is difficult to get comfortable, fall asleep,…
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Why You Shouldn’t Steal Electricity
Everyone wants to save money on their electric bill, especially when the cruel reality is that there is no such thing as cheap electricity, even in Texas. It may be tempting to take the less honest route and get free electricity (aka—run an extension cord from your neighbor’s back porch to your home), but we…
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Why is My Electric Bill So High?
There is no denying that the cost of electricity is on the rise. In 2022 Texans are paying 50-70% more than they were paying last year. But why? Why has the cost of electricity gone up so much? Why are so many people asking, “Why is my electric bill so high?” Many factors contribute to…
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Cheap Electricity: The Difference in Electricity Pricing
Sick of opening your electric bill at the end of the month and nearly fainting when you see how much money you owe? Tired of feeling like your energy company is ripping you off? We can’t blame you for wanting cheap electricity. We all want to spend less money paying our bills. But hold on…
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How Christmas Lights Contribute to Electricity Usage
Decorating for Christmas with strands of lights is a tradition for many Texas families. The type of lights, as well as how many strings of lights you put up, determines how much electricity you will use over the month. To help you stay within your budget, we are going to break down the cost of…
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Surviving Staying Home & Saving Money During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Contributing factor #1 for paying more for electricity and how to reduce your electric bill Lately, every time we log into our social media accounts we see posts about the coronavirus and articles about unemployment. We are in uncharted territory and experiencing new levels of stress. Now more than ever saving money to stretch every…
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Three Big Ways To Cut Your Energy Bills
Energy bills and energy plans can be a mystery. Although we love a great mystery we don’t feel like, “Why is my energy bill so high?” is one of them. If you don’t know what to look for in an energy company or energy plan, you’re probably getting a bad deal. Luckily, Pogo Energy is…
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Why Is My Energy Bill So High?
Has your energy bill doubled or tripled recently? Chances are you haven’t changed anything, but Mother Nature likely has. We get it. Nobody likes BS (bill shock) from their electricity company – especially when your bill doubles without warning. Here are the top 5 reasons your energy bill may have increased so much #1 – It got…
