The Current
Study: Working from home increases electricity use
COVID-19 has caused a lot of people to spend most – if not all – of their time at home. This includes people who work from home, employees who are unemployed or laid off, and students learning virtually. As a result, consumers in Texas and around the country are consuming more energy at home. Most […]
Study: Working from home increases electricity use
March 17th, 2021
COVID-19 has caused a lot of people to spend most – if not all – of their time at home. This includes people who work from home, employees who are unemployed or laid off, and students learning virtually. As a result, consumers in Texas and around the country are consuming more energy at home. Most […]
What to do when your power goes out
February 16th, 2021
Electrical emergencies don’t happen often. But with the deep freeze that occurred in Texas in 2021, it’s best to be prepared for a power outage in winter. Getting ready ahead of time in case the electricity goes out can save you a lot of time, money, and stress for the months ahead.
Plan’s for the nation’s largest solar energy farm in Texas
February 4th, 2021
Texas is continually a leader in energy, so it’s no surprise that the nation’s largest solar energy farm is now being constructed there. The Lone Star state currently leads the U.S. in wind and overall power generation and is now working its way up in solar. The new 1,310-megawatt solar energy farm, which will be […]
Keep cozy at home this winter in Texas
December 11th, 2020
With COVID-19 restrictions affecting more and more travel plans, it becomes even more important to stay warm and comfy in your Texas home this winter. Here are some winter energy tips.
Texas wind power continues to pick up speed
November 9th, 2020
The world continues to change, and so does the way we get energy. In Texas, oil, natural gas and coal have been the main sources of energy because, historically, they’ve been cheap and plentiful. For Texas, the best green energy source is wind.
Learn when and how to clean your air filter
September 7th, 2020
Are you unsure how often you should change your air filter? The time frame may not be one size fits all.
Texas fall festivals
October 17th, 2017
Crisp weather and clear skies make spending time outside a joy in the fall. While apple picking and pumpkin carving are autumn classics, why not find something different to do?
Lonestar Spotlight: Green Gorilla Movers
September 14th, 2017
Many people don’t realize the incredible toll that moving takes on the environment. Green Gorilla Movers, an eco-friendly moving company based in Austin, Texas, is changing the way we pack and transport belongings for a big move.
Lonestar Spotlight: Prographix
August 7th, 2017
Austin, TX, is known as a green community – with 214 Green Business Leaders leading the pack. One of those Green Business Leaders is ProGraphix, a local graphics printing company that specializes in eco-friendly prints and business practices.
Lonestar Spotlight: TREDAGAIN
June 26th, 2017
With TREDAGAIN®, you can walk on a surface where others have gone – or driven – before. Founded in Austin in 2015, TREDAGAIN produces the world’s first upcycled-tire shoe.