When you’re a prepaid electricity consumer in Texas, you have the ability to track your family’s power consumption in “real-time,” thanks to Peso Power’s tech-savvy Smart Meters. If you’ve been monitoring your utility habits and need to cut down on your consumption, we have rounded up some great energy-saving tips and tricks to help you out.
Enroll in a prepaid electricity plan
Start stacking up your savings right away when you enroll in one of Peso Power’s prepaid electricity plans available to Texas residents with NO credit check, NO deposit, and NO SSN or ID required.
- Peso Power is proud to offer competitive rates and quality electricity service to those living in a deregulated area of Texas. Most residents in Texas will find that their utilities are “deregulated,” meaning you can choose the electricity provider you desire based on the prices and services offered.
- When you can choose your utility service provider, you’re in control when it comes to estimating future usage and cutting down on costs.
- Prepaid electricity plans let you pay for your power consumption ahead of time—before you use it. Prepaying for power means you’ll be able to stay within your budget and save more money for other expenses.
- Don’t worry about your financial history. You can enroll in one of Peso Power’s cash-saving prepaid electricity plans with NO credit check, NO deposit, and NO SSN/ID required.
- Smart Meters allow you to look for real-time usage trends. Prepaid electricity means you can track your habits and cut corners or be more conservative where you need it most—saving money!
- If you’re wondering how to lower your electric expenses even more with Peso Power, check out our current promotions and plans. We’re always looking for ways to help our customers save as much as possible
Use your appliances at the most efficient times
Following this advice increases the lifespan of your appliances and maximizes their performance.
- Try your dishwasher and clothes dryers only when you have full loads to wash. Running these machines with smaller amounts means you’ll be using them twice as often for no reason.
- Be careful not to overload your washing machine—making the machine work twice as hard also means using double the amount of energy and risks damaging the unit.
- When you’re cooking, try not to use your stove and/or oven during the hottest times of the day. If you must, use smaller cooking appliances, such as the microwave or toaster oven to use less energy.
- Cooling down your house during the hottest parts of the day makes your air conditioner work harder, which increases your utility costs
Make sure your thermostat is set appropriately
- Turn your thermostat up in the summer and down in the winter months.
- Dress in plenty of comfy layers (like scarves and sweaters) to stay cozy and warm in the winter. Throw a couple of extra blankets or quilts on your bed and couch, too.
- In warmer weather, keep windows, curtains, and blinds closed during the daytime, and open them when it gets dark as needed.
Unused appliances and devices should be unplugged
- Whenever you’re not using electronics, try to keep them turned off and unplugged. This includes devices like laptops, cell phones, lamps, and televisions.
- This is an easy and effective way to lower your electric bill quickly. If you’re leaving a room, flip the switch to save on unused lights.
- Using energy-efficient lightbulbs is also a helpful hint.
Clean air filters and vents regularly
- It’s very important to make sure that all of your air filters and vents are clean and functioning properly. They need to be replaced regularly to prevent dirt and debris from clogging them up.
- Maximize airflow by also making sure vents and air ducts aren’t unnecessarily blocked by furniture or other appliances.
- Make sure your home has enough insulation. A professional technician can check things out for you and put you at ease if you’re feeling a bit unsure of your abilities.
Start using solar-powered and/or EnergyStar certified appliances
- If it is possible for your budget and lifestyle, use solar energy (such as solar panels) and choose EnergyStar certified appliances. These smart steps and effective energy-savers will keep your consumption down and lower your electric bill on a consistent basis—by a potentially huge amount.
- Of course, solar energy installation in your home can be very costly initially, but the outcome most definitely puts you on the fast track to major savings in the future.
