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Energy Efficient Home: When to Replace Home Windows
Most people don’t realize that home windows have a shelf life and need to be replaced to remain energy efficient. The frequency with which you should replace your home windows depends on several factors, including the type and quality of your windows, as well as the environmental conditions they are exposed to. However, there is…
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How Humidity Affects Your Electric Bill
Humidity can affect your electricity use, primarily by affecting heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Here are a few ways in which humidity can influence electric consumption: HVAC System Efficiency: Heating Systems: Appliance Efficiency: Electronic Devices: The specific impact of humidity on electricity usage can vary depending on factors such as climate and an…
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How to Conserve Energy At Home
Conserving energy at home reduces utility bills, carbon footprint, and environmental impact. We have covered tips to help you save on your electric bill, such as turning off the lights when you leave a room and only running the washer and dryer when you have a full load. However, what about the not-so-obvious energy-sucking items…
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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 size…
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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 requires reducing energy consumption to keep electricity costs down. Your task becomes a struggle at night, when the heat makes it hard to relax and fall asleep. Unsurprisingly, it is difficult to get comfortable, fall asleep, and then stay asleep when it is…
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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
Many Texas families decorate for Christmas with strands of lights. The type of lights and the number of strings you put up determine 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 having Christmas lights. Pogo customers get pay-as-you-go electricity to…
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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 a 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
This advice is more for homeowners than renters, but if you’re renting make sure you yell at your landlord until they shore up your windows somehow. Install a heavy-duty deadbolt on your front door Again, more for homeowners, but a weak deadbolt is no match for hurricane-force winds that can throw heavy objects around. Trim…
