by on July 14, 2011 in blog, Electricity News

PUC of Texas Issues Energy Conservation Alert

PUC Texas Issues Conservation Alert

PUC Texas Issues Conservation AlertThe PUC (Public Utility Commission) of Texas issues an energy conservation alert today. Due to the rising heat in Texas they are concerned about the strain on the state electric grid. Reducing your energy consumption will help to lesson the burden on this electric delivery system. PowerMax Energy can also help you to reduce the cost of your electricity bill during these times of extreme heat. Give us a call today to see how much money we can save you on you energy bill especially during these times of high air conditioner usage. You can reach an energy specialist at 800-580-6184 ext. 300.

 

ALERT

Energy Conversation

PowerWatch

 

  • Turn off all unnecessary lights, appliances, and electronic equipment.
  • When at home, close blinds and drapes that get direct sun, set air conditioning thermostats to 78 degrees or higher, and use fans to cool the air.
  • When away from home, set air conditioning thermostats to 85 degrees and turn all fans off before you leave. Block the sun by closing blinds or drapes on windows that will get direct sun.
  • Do not use your dishwasher, laundry equipment, hair dryers, coffee makers, or other home appliances during the peak hours of 3 PM to 7 PM.
  • Avoid opening refrigerators or freezers more than necessary.
  • Use microwaves for cooking instead of an electric range or oven.
  • Set your pool pump to run in the early morning or evening instead of the afternoon.
  • Check out other no- or low-cost conservation tips or other energy efficiency improvements you can make to your home by clicking on the links to the right.
  • Go to [ www.powermaxenergy.com ] to see if you can save money by switching to a lower cost retail electricity provider. Your choice of electric provider does not affect the reliability of your electric service, the frequency or duration of outages, or the time it will take to have your electric service restored if an outage occurs.

 

To read the full PUC article visit: http://www.puc.state.tx.us/agency/conserve/Conserve.aspx

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by on May 10, 2011 in blog, Charity Events

PowerMax and APNA Energy Poetry Community Christian School Golf

7th Annual

PCCS Golf Tournament

Supporting students at Poetry Community Christian School

www.poetrychristian.org

Friday, May 6, 2011

4-Player Scramble

Gold Sponsors: PowerMax Energy and APNA Energy

Your 13th hole hosts, Wendy and Chelsea would like to say thank you for a great day on the course.

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by on January 14, 2004 in blog, Save Money on Electricity

Stay Warm While Saving Money

Stay Warm While Saving Money

Bedroom Drapes

Creative Commons License photo credit: Sarah_Ackerman

As Texans face the first cold snap of the new year, the Public Utility Commission (PUC) offers the following tips to save money on electricity bills this winter if you use electric heat:

Handling the Heat-

  • Lower the thermostat when you leave home. Make sure the lowered temperature will not affect pets or plants inside your home. An energy efficient setting is 68 degrees for winter. Consider buying a programmable thermostat if you don’t have one.
  • For each degree you lower your thermostat in winter, you can save about 3 percent on your heating bill. If your monthly bill is about $100, lowering your thermostat four degrees could save you up to $12 on each bill.
  • Lower the temperature setting on your water heater to about 120 degrees.
  • Check all heating systems regularly –even minor problems can increase heating costs.

Lighten Up-

  • Close curtains and shades at night and open them during the day. For maximum solar heat, keep your windows clean, especially those on the south side of your home.

Home Smarts-

  • Clean and replace furnace filters once a month or more if needed.
  • Use duct tape to repair and seal any leaks. Seal leaks around doors with weather stripping and around windows with caulking.
  • If you never use your fireplace, plug and seal the flue.
  • Look for the Energy Star® and Energy guide label on items such as heating and cooling appliances, home entertainment systems, office equipment, and kitchen and bathroom appliances. These products meet energy efficient guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Energy and the EPA. Customers can save up to $400 in a year.
  • Make sure your home has proper insulation.

As a long-term investment, consider installing storm windows or double-paned windows to retain heat. Storm windows can reduce heating loss by 25 percent and double-paned windows can reduce your bill by 34 percent.

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