Most homeowners probably only think about their heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems when they’re not working. But even if your HVAC system is providing cool air for your house in the middle of the Texas summer, chances are good that it’s not as efficient as it could be.

Around 20 percent of air moving through a duct system is lost because of leaks, holes or poorly connected ducts, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Losing air means that your system has to work overtime to keep your house at the desired temperature, which increases your electricity bills.

While a leaking duct isn’t good (there are several safety issues that accompany it), it does present an opportunity for you to save energy and money. Read more on Save Electricity & Money with a Simple DIY Project: Sealing Ducts…

Posted in Energy Tips on { May 18th, 2012 } ~ No Comments
Tagged: air conditioning > DIY > ductwork > heating > hvac systems

The city of Arlington has long been part of the Keep Texas Beautiful program, even if its causes haven’t always been front and center. But that’s all about to change.

In the fall of 2010 Arlington decided to revive the initiative, creating an internal board of city staffers and starting a search for citizens to sit on the board of the new nonprofit organization Keep Arlington Beautiful.

Gary Packan and Jennifer Chadwell in the parks and rec department worked through 2011 to get the city’s program back in good standing with Keep Texas Beautiful, making Keep Arlington Beautiful a gold-star affiliate, which is the highest rating for affiliates.

Then, on March 12, Arlington’s parks and recreation department officially approved the citizen-led board of Keep Arlington Beautiful (KAB) to kick off the revitalized initiative. Read more on Texas Power Community Spotlight: Keep Arlington Beautiful…

Posted in Community Spotlight, In the Community, News and Press on { May 16th, 2012 } ~ No Comments
Tagged: keep arlington beautiful

Understanding how the Texas electricity industry works can be complex if no one’s ever explained it to you before, so we created a simple infographic that clarifies who the major players in the electricity industry are and their roles in electricity delivery.

Click on the infographic to enlarge it.

Let’s start with explaining the acronyms and major players in the infographic above. Read more on The Major Players in the Texas Electricity Industry Explained…

Posted in Industry Information on { May 15th, 2012 } ~ No Comments
Tagged: ERCOT > infographic > PUC > REP > TDSP

Texas Power announced March 30 that David Chase, a native of the Lone Star State, has been promoted from general manager to vice president of the company.

Continuing his role overseeing the daily operation of the company, Chase will have increased accountability for the overall direction of the organization – both individually and as it pertains to the Tristar family of companies. Read more on Texas Power Elevates David Chase To Vice President…

Posted in News and Press on { April 23rd, 2012 } ~ No Comments
Tagged: texas electicity provider > texas electric company > Texas Power

In late August Dallas Business Journal writer Matt Joyce sat down to talk a little electricity with Texas Power. The result was a tasty lunch and a great visit about the current ERCOT (Electrictic Reliability Council of Texas) market, the competitive landscape and Texas Powers’ efforts to carve out their own space.

You can find the article here.

Read more on DBJ and Texas Power…

Posted in News and Press on { September 1st, 2011 } ~ No Comments

Curious about Texas Power? Energy Choice Matters was too. In mid-2011 the well known and widely respected Energy Choice Matters sought out Texas Power to learn a little more but about the company that was offering consistently competitive summertime fixed prices. What followed was a discussion about ERCOT, prices, acquisitions and the PowerUp Arlington program.

Read more on Curious about Texas Power?…

Posted in News and Press on { August 19th, 2011 } ~ No Comments

Thinking of switching? Texas Power offers an unbiased approach. In mid-2011, Texas Power teamed up with the City of Arlington to offer a unbiased understanding of how to switch electricity providers. Recognizing that many people are paying higher than competitive rates we sought to educate ERCOT (Electric Reliability Council of Texas) consumers on how to switch electricity providers.

Read more on Thinking of switching?…

Posted in News and Press on { August 19th, 2011 } ~ No Comments

Where it all started…the original Arlington Power Up article. In February 2011 The City of Arlington and Texas Power joined efforts to offer competitive electricity to the residents of Arlington while Texas Power also focused on giving back to the city.

Read more on PowerUp Arlington…

Posted in News and Press on { August 19th, 2011 } ~ No Comments

Each week the Ft. Worth Star Telegram compiles the five lowest rates for the Oncor territory with their Public Utility Commission (P.U.C.) complaint rating. This weekly compilation offers consumers in the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex a quick and high level view of current electric competition. For several straight weeks now Texas Power has been at or near the top with the best combination of price and lowest complaint rating. This is great news for consumers as switching to a reputable, low cost retail electric provider is one of the simplest and wisest economic decisions a consumer can make. The recent heat is more than likely a sample of what is yet to come this summer through not only DFW but through all of the ERCOT (Electric Reliability Council of Texas) territories. The folks here at Texas Power encourage you to review your bills and price per kWh (kilowatt hour) now rather than waiting to receive your next monthly electricity bill.

Read more on Texas Power continues to deliver price and reputation…

Posted in News and Press on { July 11th, 2011 } ~ No Comments
Tagged: electricity bill > Residential Electricity > save money > Texas Deregulated Electrict Market

The Texas Power Give Back - June 4th, 2011

Posted in News and Press on { July 1st, 2011 } ~ No Comments