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Energy-Efficient Doors & Your Electric Bill
If you live in Texas, you know how quickly the weather can change — blazing hot one week and chilly the next. Keeping your home comfortable through it all can take a toll on your energy bills. But here’s a simple upgrade that can make a big difference: energy-efficient doors. They don’t just look great…
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How Tree Trimming Helps Prevent Power Outages
Protecting Your Power Starts at Home Trees and power lines don’t mix. Unmanaged branches can cause power outages, electrical hazards, and even property damage when they come in contact with live power lines. For Texans, especially during storm season, proper tree management is one of the simplest ways to help prevent power outages before they…
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Choosing the Best Siding for Your Texas Home
When it comes to protecting and beautifying your home, siding isn’t just about looks—it’s about durability, climate resistance, and long-term value. Texas is unique because the climate changes drastically depending on where you live. From the hot, dry winds of West Texas to the salty, humid air of the Gulf Coast, the best siding for…
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Water Heater Showdown: What You Need to Know Before You Buy
If you’ve ever been rudely greeted by an icy blast during your morning shower, you know how essential a reliable water heater is. Whether you’re upgrading, replacing, or buying a water heater for the first time, it’s important to know the different types available, their pros and cons, and how to maximize their efficiency. Here…
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Weather Alert Warnings, Watches, and Advisories Explained
Here in Texas, the weather can go from sunny skies to severe storms in a matter of minutes. Knowing when to flee, or when to shelter in place and ride out a storm, is imperative and can mean the difference between life and death. Texas experiences a wide range of weather conditions, including hurricanes, tornadoes,…
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Deadly Central Texas Flood – How to Survive a Flash Flood
The Fourth of July and Fourth of July weekend 2025 will remain etched in the hearts of many Texans for years to come. Instead of festive parades or celebratory barbecues, many will remember unexpected rainfall, rising riverbanks, and a violent surge of water that overtook everything in its path, leaving behind only devastation. A July…
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Stay Cool in the Summer Heat – Avoid Cold Showers
Summers in Texas aren’t just hot, they’re brutal. We are constantly searching for ways to stay cool in the summer heat. When you’ve been working or spending time outside in the blazing sun, nothing sounds better than jumping straight into a cold shower, right? Not so fast. While it might seem like the fastest way…
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Keep Pets Cool During the Summer – Heat Safety Tips
Summer heat can be brutal, not just for humans but for our furry and four-legged companions, too. At Pogo Energy, we believe that energy efficiency goes hand-in-hand with caring for your entire household, including your pets. Whether you have a curious cat, loyal dog, gentle horse or fluffy rabbit, here’s what you need to know…
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Do Free Night and Weekend Electric Plans Save Money?
Getting the electricity you use during the night and over the weekend for free sounds awesome, right? Think about it. Nights and weekends are when many people are home and using electricity. So why wouldn’t you want to sign up with an electric company that offers free nights and weekends? The truth is, free nights…
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A Brief History of the Texas Electricity Grid
The Texas Electricity Grid has gained much attention over the past few years, with Texas residents keeping an eye on grid conditions during extreme weather. The Texas electric grid has seen its struggles and successes since its creation. In the decades after Thomas Edison turned on the country’s first power plant in Manhattan in 1882,…
