Smart thermostats have become all the rage these days, especially in cities like San Antonio, where the heat can cause large-scale power outages. While smart thermostats are an easy sell, it is a no-brainer for homeowners impacted by these outages. Smart thermostats make life a little more convenient because they help people conserve energy and decrease […]
Category: San Antonio Solar and Utility Companies
How to Leverage CPS Energy’s Calculator with Solar Estimates
CPS has an energy cost calculator that gives an estimate of how much electricity would cost through this utility. The tool allows customers to determine how much their bill is going to be so they can financially prepare for payments. This calculator, however, is a basic estimate. It doesn’t account for utility rate increases, city […]
How to Decrease the Cost of Electricity in Texas
Being a homeowner is an expensive ordeal for Texans. All the little things we want and need quickly add up. From travel expenses, food, and a roof over our heads cost money. Since living in San Antonio is expensive, people have to think outside the box to save money. One area where saving up those pennies […]
ERCOT’s Energy Emergency Alert and Solar
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) knew that the summer of 2019 would be hot. They, however, weren’t prepared for the August heat. On Aug. 13, 2019, ERCOT issued a level 1 energy emergency alert. It then continued a couple of days later. Across the state, there were sporadic outages, and ERCOT couldn’t seem to keep it […]
Solar Savings and San Antonio Utilities
Although solar is a better energy source it does have its disadvantages. The biggest drawback is that solar panels can’t produce power all the time. Finding the true cost of solar means taking a look at solar and its dependence on utilities. The True Cost of Solar Panels For many, the investment of solar doesn’t […]
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