Welcome to summer in Texas. As the temperature rises so can your electric bill. Here are some easy cost saving measures you can do to help lower the expense:

• Have your air filter changed every 30-days.


• Set the thermostat at 78°.


• Each degree below 78° can equal a 9% increase in your cooling bill.


• Set the thermostat higher before going to work. It could save you as much as 25% versus keeping the home cool all day.


• Close the curtains or blinds. Sunlight can increase the demand on your air conditioner by almost 30%.

Just these few tips can make a difference! For competitive rates check out Reliant Energy at http://www.reliantenergy.com/.