Tag: Energy Savvy

Common LED Lighting Myths & Facts

Welcome to the Energy Efficiency Myths series from Direct Energy! As many myths arise from incomplete knowledge, they can create seemingly possible answers that many people accept as fact. Each … READ MORE Common LED Lighting Myths & Facts T...

Why Use a Pressure Cooker?

If you’re old enough to have owned a cassette tape, you may have heard the occasional pressure cooker horror story. Like the name implies, pressure cookers cook food under extreme … READ MORE Why Use a Pressure Cooker? The post Why Use a Pressure...

Is Your HVAC System Giving You Headaches?

Welcome to the Take Charge of Your Home series from Direct Energy! Hiring a professional to perform household maintenance may offer convenience and peace of mind, but you can do many of … READ MORE Is Your HVAC System Giving You Headaches? The po...

Winter Weather Outlook – December 2017

Possibly the biggest factor effecting your electric bill is the weather. It not only directly influences how much you use to heat or cool your home but also affects the … READ MORE Winter Weather Outlook – December 2017 The post Winter Weat...

Does Ductwork Go Bad?

Welcome to the Energy Efficiency Myths series from Direct Energy! As many myths arise from incomplete knowledge, they can create seemingly possible answers that many people accept as fact. Each … READ MORE Does Ductwork Go Bad? The post Does Duct...

Technology Buzz—November 2017

Welcome to the November installment of the Tech Buzz. This month, there’s been a LOT of buzz not only in the operating room, but also around cool new materials being … READ MORE Technology Buzz—November 2017 The post Technology Buzz—November 2017...

How to Maintain Your Refrigerator

Welcome to the Take Charge of Your Home series from Direct Energy! Hiring a professional to perform household maintenance may offer convenience and peace of mind, but you can do many of … READ MORE How to Maintain Your Refrigerator The post How t...

2017 Winter Weather Forecast

Possibly the biggest factor affecting your electric bill is the weather. It not only directly influences how much you use to heat or cool your home but also affects the … READ MORE 2017 Winter Weather Forecast The post 2017 Winter Weather Forecas...

Do Outlet Gaskets Help Air Seal Your Home?

Welcome to the Energy Efficiency Myths series from Direct Energy! As many myths arise from incomplete knowledge, they can create seemingly possible answers that many people accept as fact. Each … READ MORE Do Outlet Gaskets Help Air Seal Your Hom...

Gridmates Helps Us Donate Electricity to Texans

Nearly one in six Texans cannot afford to pay their electric bills. With the Public Utility Commission’s LITE-UP electricity bill assistance program no longer available, our Texas neighbors need even … READ MORE Gridmates Helps Us Donate El...

How to Maintain Your Ceiling Fans

Welcome to the Take Charge of Your Home series from Direct Energy! Hiring a professional to perform household maintenance may offer convenience and peace of mind, but you can do many of … READ MORE How to Maintain Your Ceiling Fans The post How t...

Technology Buzz – October 2017

Welcome to the October Technology Buzz! First, for the sake of Halloween, we’ll look at an experiment that generates electricity from human tears. Then, because electric cars are expected to … READ MORE Technology Buzz – October 2017 The po...

How to Replace Your Shower Head

Showering accounts for nearly 17 percent of residential indoor water use and, there’s a good reason for it: you want to be comfortable in your shower. Not surprisingly, some people … READ MORE How to Replace Your Shower Head The post How to Replace Your Shower Head appeared first on Direct Energy.