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10 Steps to a More Energy Efficient Home
Posted by: | CommentsCooling and Heating is the Primary Energy Hog in a Home
Heating and cooling costs account for about 50-70% of the energy used in the average Texas home, the Energy Efficient Saver program from Electricity Bid and Pierce Energy is the easiest, most effective way to:
- Save money (up to 30% or more) on your Texas electric bill
- Improve the general well being and comfort level of your Texas home
- Raise the value of your house, and
- Gives you the opportunity to reduce the demand load in your city which can lower the rate for everyone.
Designed in accordance with U.S. Department of Energy recommendations, the Energy Efficient Saver program combines 10 proven energy saving solutions into a single program that can pay for itself through Texas power savings of up to 30% and sometimes more in annual heating and cooling costs. With the help of the federal and state government many of the costs in this program are paid for by the government.
10 Steps Performed with the Energy Efficiency Saver Program
- Apples to Apples Electric Rate Comparison at Electricity Bid.com
- Blower Door Setup and Calculations Performed on Air Leakage From Home
- Assesment of Insulation Damage in Attic and Walls
- Mastic Paint Used to Seal Leaks Coming From Air Conditioning Ducts Located in Attic.
- Doors and Windows Retrofitted with Devices to Stop Air and Energy Leaks
- Blow in Insulation and Radiant Barrier Installed in Attic
- See Through Energy Efficient Storm Windows Installed on Existing Windows.
- Feasability Study for the Installation of Solar Panels
- Power Saver Device Installed at Meter to reduce the loss of Electricity Through Energy Surges
- Advice on How to Maintain Continued Energy Efficiency Best Practices for Your Home
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Texas Lite-Up Low Income Electric Rate Discount Program
Posted by: | CommentsDo You Need Electricity with No Deposit?
We are currently recommending Bounce Energy for those needing a reputable electric service provider with no or low deposit requirements. The bill you get from Bounce is traditional billing and is not a prepaid or pay as you go Texas electric company. Compared to a prepaid electricity company Bounce offers very cheap rates along with a low or no deposit choice. There really is no comparison between Bounce and a pay as you go service. Believe me, the first month on a pay as you go electricity service and you will be begging to switch to Bounce’s low deposit low rate plan. You may ask about “The No and Low Deposit Plans“ by calling Bounce at this number: 1-866-945-8937
You can also check other Texas electricity companies using the zip code compare box below that work with the department of health and human services as well as the PUCT in offering you government subsidized cheaper electric rates.
The Texas Public Utility Commission has a new discount electric rate program available that has been reinitiated starting in January 2008 that allows Texas residential electric customers to receive a 12% discount on their current electric rate. The program is only available to those who qualify and certain criteria must be followed to make sure the initial qualification goes through succesfully so that you get the anticipated discount. For instance, if you have signed up with a Texas electric provider using a different name, phone number, social security number, mailing address, or electric service address that differs with what you have given the Department of Health and Human Services then you will likely be rejected because of your information not matching what the government has on file for you. In order to make sure the Texas LITE-UP program goes through on the first try you may want to get a copy of your application on file with the HHSC and fill out the LITE-UP application using that same information.
How do I apply for the Texas LITE-UP electric rate discount program?
You must first sign up with a low cost electric provider like Startex Power or if you have bad credit I would try Bounce Energy. Once you have started service with these Texas electric companies you can begin the process of signing up with LITE-UP. They will require that you provide a current electric bill and two months of proof showing what your income is. To obtain the LITE-UP application you must call them at 1-866-454-8387.
What Type Of Discounts Can I Expect?
You will be discounted during certain historically high energy consumption months. The months that the electric rate discounts will apply will be for May, June, July, August, and September of 2008 and 2009. The discounts will not start until you have been approved and your status has been received by the Texas electric provider.
Who Can Apply For Lite-Up Texas?
You can either show proof that your income is 125% of the federal poverty guideline by submitting your last 2 months of income history to Lite-Up or if you are receiving Medicaid and or food stamps you will automatically qualify.
Texas State Credit and Reimbursements for Energy Efficient Homes
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Have you heard that the state will reimburse you in whole or atleast in part for doing things to your home to make it more energy efficient like buying those LED or halogen lightbulbs and replacing old air conditioners? Your right, the government will provide assistance and to find out how you only have to check the Governments Database on Energy Efficient Credits.
Texas Energy Efficient Credits Database
Now you are rewarded for using less energy. What could be a better way to encourage the state to go green then by giving you cold hard cash? This database should make it easy to find the program and steps to take to increase your homes energy efficiency. Businesses can take advantage of these programs too and just add that money to the bottom line. The initial investment is usually under $10,000 on the high end and as low as $1,000 for homes. You will usually make this money back in one year and the government will give you money for doing it. Think about it, the utilities do not have to build out additonal power infrastructure which saves them money, and helps the environment. If we can have one less coal fired power plant burning then just think of the benefits you provide your state by getting started with this program. It’s worth it to take a look.