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Alfred Poindexter

Why is a smart meter important for your home?

Energy meters—also called electricity meters—track a home’s power consumption. Electricity companies rely on readings from these meters to calculate each customer’s monthly electricity bills. So, why do smart meters matter? With traditional meters,...

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Christine Orlando

What is self-sustainable energy?

Self-sustainable energy lets energy users like yourself decrease their reliance on fossil fuels. You can use natural and sustainable resources to power your home and anything you charge. Self-sustainable energy allows you to...

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Alfred Poindexter

Your Guide to Residential Solar Energy

There are many ways to reduce your monthly electricity bills. Steps like swapping out your light bulbs, unplugging electronics to avoid phantom energy drain, adjusting your thermostat settings, and making sure your large...

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Christine Orlando

4 Things To Look for in Portable Solar Panels

“I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy,” said Thomas Edison in 1931, long before Bell Labs invented the first functional silicon solar cell in 1954. We’ve come a long way...

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Christine Orlando

Wind Energy in Texas: Is It Worth It?

As America seeks to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels, clean energy alternatives like wind are taking center stage. Countries are rapidly adapting their energy production to lead people towards a cleaner and greener...

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