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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Essential Electrical Safety Tips to Keep Your Home Safe

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, about 31,000 fires are caused each year by home electrical systems, with…

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Spring Clean Your Way into Energy Efficiency

With spring in full swing, many homeowners are preparing their homes for next season’s warmer temperatures. You are probably planning…

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Protect Your Home from a Power Surge

There is a thunderstorm and you hear the lightning strikes nearby. There is a momentary power interruption, then it returns….

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Brownout vs. Blackout: What’s the Difference?

We have all heard of blackouts, and you might have used this term or experienced it at one point. But…

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Reduce Your Refrigerator’s Energy Cost with These Top Tips

Refrigerators are an essential appliance in the kitchen. We depend on our refrigerator to keep our food nicely preserved from one…

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Give Your Home a DIY Energy Audit

So, you’ve swapped your traditional lightbulbs for LEDs, only wash clothes on cold, and turned down the thermostat. How come…

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Easy, Energy-Efficient Habits to Start the Year Right

2020 is behind us, and we are all looking forward to making this year better. The festivities are over, and…

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How and When to Clean Your Home’s Air Filter

When was the last time you changed your home’s air filter? Comfort and energy efficiency-wise, it’s typically one of the…

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Make Your Home Holiday-Ready with These Top Electrical Safety Tips 

Sure, you can have a safer holiday and save energy at the same time by skipping the festive lights this…

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Energy-Efficient Gift Ideas for the Holidays

It’s hard to believe that we are a few days away from Christmas! Loved ones are spending more quality time…

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Conserve Energy on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is just around the corner! At Texas electricity provider, NEC Co-op Energy, we are excited to celebrate the holiday…

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Go Green, Save Green: A Look Into How Smart Thermostats Save You Money

It’s no secret that the majority of a home’s energy expenses can be attributed to cooling and heating costs. If…

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These Tips Will Help You Conserve Energy This Fall

The long, sweltering summer is over! Finally, you can turn off your air conditioning system and open your windows to…

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Your Utility and Energy or Electricity Company: What’s the Difference?

If you have just moved to Texas, you might think of your “utility company” and “energy or electricity provider” as…

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Save Energy at Home with a Power Strip

In the past, most homes had a bulky desktop computer, a stereo on the kitchen counter, and a television in…

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How to Calculate Your kWh Rate

We all have received a high energy bill at some point. Now’s a good time to learn how to calculate…

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Electrical Outlet Not Working? Here’s Why.

All homeowners have the unavoidable task of regular home repairs and upkeep. This includes electrical outlets that are not working….

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