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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? Many factors contribute to an increase in energy costs. Historically, Texans have paid less than other states […]

Using Light Companies With No Deposit   If you live in Texas, then you know it is not good to go without air-conditioning during the summer months. However, the problem you are facing is that your credit may not be good enough to get regular electricity without paying a deposit. Some companies will charge on […]

What does it mean to get green energy? Our choice of an energy company impacts the environment and your community. If you are like us and want to reduce your carbon footprint, you realize the importance of green electricity. When you sign up with an electric company that provides 100% renewable energy, your payment finances the […]

Being energy efficient is 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. Truth is you can save money even if you can’t go green with solar energy. (BTW, Pogo only provides 100% […]

We all want to save money on our energy bills. Sick of opening your 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? Hey, we can’t blame you for wanting cheap electricity. But hold on […]

Decorating for Christmas with lights has become 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 budget we are going to break down the cost of having Christmas […]

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 […]

It’s officially sweata weatha! Time to turn up the thermostat, cozy up on the couch in your favorite sweater.   We are all spending more time at home since the pandemic started. We know that the last thing you want to worry about is a high electricity bill and the bill shock that overcomes us […]

What’s this, a 100% (well, 90%) serious blog post from Pogo Energy? Yup – listen up y’all, we’re here to talk to you about hurricane preparation.  Why Texas need to be prepared for a hurricane? Hurricane season runs through the end of November, and so far this one has been a doozy. 2020 has seen […]