Energy Saver Blog

Thanksgiving Energy Tips from BEC: Keep Your Home Comfortable and the Grid Happy

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and delicious food, but it’s also a time when energy usage in many homes peaks. Between the oven running all day, the heater keeping everyone warm, and extra appliances buzzing, it’s easy to put a strain on both your energy bill and the power grid. But with Bandera Electric Cooperative’s Energy Services, you can keep your home efficient, comfortable, and environmentally friendly—not just on Thanksgiving, but all year long.

Time-Based Usage: Changing When You Use Electricity Affects How Much it Costs

You know how to make smart energy decisions for your home and lifestyle. Turning off unneeded lights, unplugging appliances, and turning your thermostat up a few degrees are all good ways to save energy and money. But did you know that when you use electricity is just as important as how much you use throughout the day?

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