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Category: Electric

Penstar Power

By David Cosseboom

Penstar Power is a retail electric provider offering electric service to home and businesses in the deregulated Texas market. Owned by 3000 Energy Corp and established in 2004, Penstar Power is based in Dallas and focuses on short-term and pay as you go electric plans. Penstar Power Coverage Map Penstar Power offers electricity to 196…

Infuse Energy

By David Cosseboom

Infuse Energy is a retail electric provider that offers electric services to residences and business in Texas. Based in Houston, Infuse Energy was established in 2014 as a customer service focused company and was recently acquired by NRG. Infuse Energy offers customers the choice of three different plan options; fixed rate, variable rate, and green…

Everything You Need to Know About Smart Thermostats

By David Cosseboom

Keeping your home at a comfortable temperature can be expensive. In fact, the Department of Energy says that heating and cooling your home accounts for almost half of your monthly utility bills. A smart thermostat can help you save money on your utility bills by giving you complete control over your HVAC systems. The installation…

Smart Light Switches and Dimmers

By David Cosseboom

Smart light switches can be a great option to reduce your energy usage and save money on your electric bill. Smart light switches and dimmers are WiFi enabled switches that replace your current light switch to control the lights, remotely, throughout your home. They are also a great alternative to smart light bulbs. How Smart…

How To Switch Electric (or Natural Gas) Providers

By David Cosseboom

So, you live in a state with deregulated electric (or natural gas) service and are thinking about switching to a new provider, but you’re not quite sure how to do it. No worries! Switching providers is super easy, and the best part? It won’t change how electricity (or natural gas) is delivered to your home.…

Smart Light Bulbs: Save Energy the Smart Way

By David Cosseboom

If you’re looking to save on your energy bills, switching to smart light bulbs could be a good option. They are simple and cost-effective which makes them a great entry into the realm of smart homes. You can control this LED light bulb wirelessly from any device that is connected to your network, like a…

Tips to Lower Your Electric Bill and Save Energy

By David Cosseboom

The average home in the United States uses 899 kilowatthours (kWh) of electricity per month, that added up to around $1860 a year in 2022. With electric rates on the rise, let’s take a look at some simple ways you can save money each month on your electric bill. Energy Efficient Light Bulbs Swapping out…

How We Measure Electric Usage

By David Cosseboom

You may have seen an electric meter around your house or apartment building, but what do the numbers mean and how do utility companies measure the amount of electricity we use? Electric Meters Until recently all electric meters were mechanical devices that a utility employee had to read manually, but now utility companies use automated…