Super Cheap Electricity Blog

With energy prices soaring many consumers are trying to find ways to spend less money on energy. Technology has developed a way to bail us out of our jam, Solar Energy. Solar energy is not only more natural but it is so much better for the environment than many other form of energy such as natural gas, coal, oil, etc. Solar energy can not be used up as quickly as these other resources. That’s why often times these resources are very expensive. There is no form of electricity that you can purchase that will be as cheap as solar electricity. (more…)

If your dimmer switch is an old one you may find that it just converts the excess power into heat at the dimmer switch itself, which does not really save you any money.

However, the later model dimmer switches do help save money by reducing the power when the lights are turned down.

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No need to go into a complete tailspin just because you think your electricity bill is extraordinarily high. Take a step back and try and figure out whether it is indeed too high or whether it is actually normal. Times change, utilities get more expensive. Take another look at your bill and compare it with your old bills. Is there much of a difference? (more…)

A wonderful way to improve your home is to introduce more natural light. Natural daylight increases happiness and helps improve mental performance. However in warm to hot climates sunlight can heat your home, increasing the load on your air conditioning system. A comparatively recent innovation is tubular skylights, which can be added very easily to an existing home. Smaller ones can often be installed for as little as $450.

The benefit of tubular skylights is to bring in natural light without the heat gain that you get from electric light fixtures - heat that you then have to pay to get rid of through air conditioning. Flat skylights are comparatively poor performers because they allow so much heat into the home in summer when the sun is high above. Then, in winter, heat that you want to keep in your home rises straight up and out. Tubular skylights also have the advantage of being easily installed in more places, and more cheaply than skylights.

Tubular skylights transmit indirect, diffuse sunlight. That reduces any potential UV ray damage to your furniture. It also means a more even light distribution within a room.

There are now quite a wide number of reputable manufacturers of tubular skylights. Look at price and the variety of options available for the diffusion lens, tube diameter, length of the tubes as well as options for in-build electric fixtures. Also consider the roof mounted dome, its strength and the durability of the flashing. You may need to know the pitch of your roof to order the correct flashing mount.

Electricity Texas is a reseller of Texas electricity and generally concerned when it comes to excess electricity usage by providing access to cheap electricity in Texas. The Texas energy company maintains a save electricity blog which provides tips and suggestions about how to save money on your electricity bill.

Most building professionals agree that a well ventilated attic helps to save money on air conditioning. Your attic probably has a ridge vent to allow heat to escape at the top, plus soffit vents at the edge of the roof that allow outside air to enter from below. In many cases natural ventilation is adequate, but for most homes in hotter climates a powered fan is used to increase the air flow and better cool the attic area. This can even help extend the life of your roof tiles.

If you already have powered ventilation then replacing it with a solar attic fan can save you money on your electricity while continuing to cool your attic.

If you don’t have powered ventilation then it’s worth considering a solar powered unit to avoid the power costs and still benefit from the cooling effects.

Beware however that powered ventilation in an attic can, under certain conditions, depressurize your house to some extent. So it’s important to be certain that your attic space is well sealed from the house below. Either ask your builder or inspect it yourself for openings. Most openings will be around where light fixtures are mounted below, and where the interior dividing walls are. Small openings can be caulked. Larger openings should be closed off with rigid foam insulation and caulk.

Can lights are notorious for leaking air into the attic and for adding heat to your home. If the lights are IC (insulation contact) rated you can insulate around them. Best is to build a small box from rigid foam insulation and caulk allowing at least 3 inches around the fixture in every direction. But the bulb should still be replaced with a compact fluorescent to avoid excess heat build up and to save you more energy.

Electricity service is a reseller of Texas electricity and generally concerned when it comes to excess electricity usage by providing access to cheap electricity in Texas. The Texas energy company maintains a save electricity blog which provides tips and suggestions about how to save money on your electricity bill.

I wouldn’t necessarily toss out a perfectly good refrigerator, freezer or dishwasher to save a few dollars each month on electricity, but if your appliances are getting older and ready to replace then Energy Star is the way to go. (more…)