Who’s ready for winter? Most of us are settling into a warm summer that seems very interested in flexing its heat muscles early and often. We can’t do anything about the weather, but maybe some cool information and useful ideas might help. If you’re in Texas you already know this, but June set some records
Collecting rainwater in barrels – even in small amounts – makes a lot of sense. A 2,000-square-foot roof can collect 1,240 gallons of water for every inch of rain that falls on your roof. A mere 1/10 of an inch of rain can collect up to 120 gallons of water You don’t need treated drinking
Everything is easier when the whole family pitches in. So why not involve everyone in your household with conserving natural resources – while saving money and having fun? These tips will help you ease the load on the planet as well as your family budget. Make it easy. Clearly labeled recycling bins can help even
Another Earth Day is here. There will be speeches, picnics, and lots of hard work and dedication on behalf of our communities and our planet. And then there will be the day after Earth Day, and we will go back to our normal routines (and our leftovers from the picnic) and wait for next Earth
Conserving energy and water is a year-round effort that saves you money while lightening the load on the planet. But around every April 22, Earth Day is a great time to think about what more you can do. Don’t be a drip: run the numbers Low-flow showerheads can cut your water usage by up to
It’s Friday again? This week has just flown by! It must be the anticipation of Thanksgiving next week that’s getting us through. So, let’s get right to our weekly recap! On Monday, we highlighted a fantastic energy saving contest for college students called “The Campus Conservation Nationals” sponsored by the Alliance to Save Energy. The contest challenges
Hello September! We’re so glad you’re here! September brings the promise of cooler weather being just around the corner and we think that it can’t get here soon enough. If you’re just tuning in, welcome to the Direct Energy Buzz where we give you a recap of all the things we’ve been up to during