New report lists Texas in the top states when it comes to policy leadership on energy efficiency
September 1, 2010

Google adds home efficiency tips to PowerMeter
August 31, 2010

What People are Saying About TexasIsHot!
August 27, 2010

Poll: Do you want a home energy management system?
August 27, 2010

Biden: States back on track for weatherizing homes
August 27, 2010

Apartment builders going green with Dallas projects
August 27, 2010

U.S. Energy Use Fell 4.5% in 2009
August 25, 2010

Study Finds 40% of U.S. Consumers Likely to Test Drive EVs
August 24, 2010

South Austin neighborhood goes solar
August 23, 2010

How I (Almost) Saved the Earth
August 21, 2010

Watts up? People habitually underestimate their energy consumption
August 19, 2010

8% of Local Energy-Efficiency Funds Have Been Spent, Says DOE Watchdog
August 16, 2010

Busting some A/C myths
August 14, 2010

PUC Chairman on Wind, Smart Meters and the ERCOT Job
August 12, 2010

Ceiling fans reduce energy costs summer and winter
August 10, 2010

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TexasIsHot and SaveOnEnergy — A Win-Win for Texas Consumers!

There are only two ways to lower your electric bill - use less electricity and buy the electricity you do use at a lower price. While TexasIsHot is dedicated to promoting the benefits of using less electricity, SaveOnEnergy.com helps consumers take advantage of the competitive electric market in Texas.

Pecan Street Project Joins TexasIsHot Coalition

Joint effort aims to transform the way Texans view their energy use, and make Texas a model for energy conservation and innovation. "By partnering with the TexasIsHot Coalition we can extend our effort’s reach, leverage our resources and ensure that Austin’s energy grid continues to be a test-bed for technologies, products and services that will transform our state’s energy system.”

Advanced Meters: Less Use - Lower Bills

Advanced metering systems provide new ways for customers to manage their energy consumption and help lower their electric bills. Global research has shown that customers using advanced meters consumed 5-10% less energy.

Summer Energy Saving Checklist

	Set your thermostat at 78 when you are home and 85 degrees when you are away. Each degree cooler or warmer will increase your energy use by 6 to 8%.
	Clean or replace air conditioner filter and coils or have your air conditioning unit serviced to cut 15% of cooling costs. And make sure to turn your system off if you leave for the entire weekend.
	Eliminate wasted energy. Turn off your lights when you leave the room. And sit down with your kids and challenge them to do the same.
	Install a programmable thermostat. It can save up to $160 per year and pays for itself in 6-9 months.
	Seal cracks, gaps, leaks and add insulation to save up to 20% on home cooling costs.
	Find or download your past summer electric bills and make a 2010 summer goal to use less kilowatts and save money!

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