Category: Energy Efficiency -
Tips for an Energy Efficient Basement
The basement is often an afterthought, especially if you are thinking about what area in the home to target for…
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How to Save Energy During a Heat Wave
Texas is in the middle of a massive heat wave, and this year’s summer may be the hottest in years….
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Summer is Here. Here Are Ways to Save Water
Aside from helping you save on your utility bill, conserving water will help prevent water shortages, plus, it helps our…
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Home Energy Audit: Your Questions Answered
Do you find yourself sweating in the summer even if the air conditioning is on full blast? Have you noticed…
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Ways to Save Energy Outside
When homeowners think of ways to lessen their energy use, they normally focus on ways to do it inside their…
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Preparing for an Energy-Efficient Spring: Plan Your Home Improvement Projects
Winter weather can be unforgiving on your home, and since spring is just around the corner, it’s high time to…
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Groundhog Day: Save Energy with These Tips
Are we expecting an early spring or six more weeks of winter? That’s up to Punxsutawney Phil to decide. Whether…
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Understanding the Energy Star Label
If you have ever bought a flat screen television, had to replace an air conditioning system, or shopped for appliances,…
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Simple Ways to Save Energy this Winter
As we brace for cooler weather, families find themselves spending more time indoors, which translates to more energy consumption. Here…
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Keep Your Home Warm and Save on Energy Bills this Season
The heating season is almost here. Although the colder months translate to higher utility bills, this coming winter doesn’t have…
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Preparing Your Home for Colder Weather
Preparing your home for winter may not seem that important to you at this time of the year, especially when…
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Is Your Furnace Ready for Fall and Winter?
It’s that time of the year when your furnace kicks in to overdrive to keep the chill at bay. We…
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Top HVAC Preventative Maintenance Tips for Fall and Winter
During the colder months, your HVAC system remains one of the most important pieces of equipment in your home. If…
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Things You Should Do to Your Home’s Interior and Exterior before Fall
The autumn season is an ideal time to take care of major home projects before the shorter days and the…
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The Best Summer Thermostat Setting for Energy Efficiency and Comfort
Summer is in full swing, and air conditioning is a refreshing and welcome escape from the heat. Just as nobody…
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Eco-Friendly Home: Great Tips on Encouraging Your Family to Recycle
The average American family throws away 4 pounds of trash on a daily basis. And it is taking its toll…
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The Benefits of Smart Home Technology
If smartphones were one of the major advancements in technology of the 2020s, the development of smart homes is the…
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How to Read Your Electric Meter
At NEC Co-op Energy, we believe in the power of educating our members. When you are better informed, you can…
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Smart Tips to Make Your Older Home More Energy-Efficient
Older homes tend to be charming, rustic, and have an abundance of fascinating history. As appealing as older homes can…
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5 Tips to Save Energy and Save on Electric Bills
As summer temperatures rise, so too does the average consumer’s energy usage. The Electrical Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is…
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