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Saving Energy

Thrifty Ways to Save Your Lawn and the Environment

Water restrictions start Monday in Dallas. Last week, the Dallas City Council voted to make twice-a-week watering limits permanent. Residents will only be able to use sprinklers twice a week, but can still water by hand or use soaker hoses more frequently. Officials from other North Texas cities say they also plan to extend existing [...]

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Rolling Power Outages Predictions

ERCOT doesn't forsee rolling summer power outages, according to the Associate Press via WFAA. [Our] state's power grid operator is predicting that Texas will make it through the summer without rolling outages after the system was pushed to the brink last year. Trip Doggett, CEO of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, told lawmakers Tuesday [...]

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New Throne for Your Home

New Throne for Your Home City of Dallas Water Utilities customers can take advantage of FREE high-performance HETs (high efficiency toilets). These new ProFlo® PF1400, WaterSense® certified toilets ensure great performance and reduce water consumption–rhinestones not included. You can apply to receive up to two toilets. This program does not replace existing 1.6 gallons [...]

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How To Install A Dimmer Switch

A Frisco home’s lighting accounts for 15 percent of its total energy consumption, a fact that’s both costly to homeowners, and “un-green” to the environment. It’s simple to reduce those effects, however — all you need are dimmer switches. A modern dimmer switch works by rapidly opening and closing a light circuit, providing less energy [...]

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Lower Your Fall/Winter Energy Bill With Ceiling Fans

November is here with many parts of the country are already feeling the chill. This weekend, a nor’easter dropped up to 20 inches of snow in cities along the eastern seaboard – a reminder that winter is coming. No matter where you live, though, the seasonal change in temperature throughout Plano serves as an excellent [...]

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ENERGY STAR Sales Tax Holiday

ENERGY STAR Sales Tax Holiday Wouldn’t it be nice to update your appliances? Especially if they are ENERGY STAR products which will save you up to 75% on you electricity bill! Memorial Day Weekend is your best opportunity to update all your appliances with the Texas ENERGY STAR Sales Tax Holiday!!! Not only will you [...]

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Water Conservation Tips For Your Home And Garden

According to the EPA, the average U.S. household spends close to $500 each year on water and sewage bills. But by making just a few small changes, that figure could drop by as much as $170 annually. It’s all in how you use your water. In this 4-minute video from Lowe’s, you’ll learn basic water conservation [...]

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25 Ways to Waste Your Money

Plug your financial leaks, and pocket the savings. Has your budget sprung a leak? Nearly everyone has spending holes. And as with other kinds of leaks, you may have hardly noticed them. But those small drips can quickly add up to big bucks. The trick is to find the holes and plug them [...]

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Energy Saving Tips For Your Home

Did you know that the average American pays for 13 months worth of energy in one year? Why? Because people all over the country are unintentionally driving up their electricity bill. Everyone would like to save energy and lower their monthly utility bills but lack the knowledge of how to be efficient and conserve. This [...]

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Next Texas Appliance Rebate Program Starts Monday

The next energy-efficient appliance rebate program for Texas begins Monday and this time around the advance reservations that swamped the previous offering are not required. About $10 million in unclaimed rebate funds from an April offering, plus $8.5 million from unused public sector energy efficiency funds, are available in the program to benefit residential consumers, [...]

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