Electricity
It’s not the most pleasant thing to think about, but homes are full of hazards. From drowning to electrocution, from a bad fall to a fire, so many terrible things can happen at home that it’s a wonder any of us get any sleep. Awareness of some of the most common household accidents, however, can…
A number of North Texas cities are scoffing at proposed utility rate hikes, hoping to shield their residents from unreasonable energy costs as the Lone Star State — the biggest energy producer in the country — becomes increasingly associated with high electric bills. Recently, Texas was ranked 5th in the nation for most unaffordable electric…
Opening that electric bill has become a shock all its own these days. It can be a hold-your-breath activity these days. Homeowners steady themselves, then click the link to discover a creeping skyward energy bill. Yes, Forbes is among outlets confirming that’s true in September 2025, and the publication is predicting higher rates to continue. Electricity…
Last week, we started looking at your home electrical system, how electricity gets from the utility pole to your panel box, who’s responsible for what, and some of the problems that can happen along the way. We talked about the parts of your home electrical system that are outside your house: the utility pole, the…
As the mercury begins to rise, we all begin to think about our electricity bills. But how much per kilowatt hour do Texans pay? And how does that compare across the country? One data website created heat maps to illustrate just that. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Americans spend about 12.7 cents per…
