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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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Reduce Energy Usage With a Home Energy Audit
Now, more than ever, it is essential to reduce energy usage — save power to save money. A Home Energy Audit can help homeowners identify where their home is wasting electricity and money. Unfortunately, hiring a professional can be costly. Have no fear; there is a simple checklist that homeowners can use to help identify…
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Reduce Energy Consumption – Switch Incandescent Light Bulbs to LED Light Bulbs
Being energy efficient is a hot topic. More and more families want to do their part to reduce their energy consumption and carbon footprint. Many think that reducing your carbon footprint means using 100% renewable energy. The truth is you can save money even if you can’t go green with solar energy. (BTW, Pogo only…
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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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Energy Savings: Myth vs. Fact
We debunked 15 myths about energy savings to help you through this winter and beyond Myth: “Plugging in device designed for higher voltages (i.e. 240V) uses more electricity than a device designed for lower voltage (i.e. 120V).” Fact: The voltage does not impact how much electricity is used or your energy savings. Instead, watts are…
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Hurricane Preparation Tips
Listen up y’all, we need to talk about hurricane preparation. Why do Texans need to be prepared for a hurricane? Hurricane season runs through the end of November. In 2022, we had an active season that was the 3rd costliest hurricane season recorded. As y’all know, parts of Texas have been hit hard by tropical…
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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…
