Who Is My Gas and Electricity Provider?
If you’re responsible for paying the bills in your home, you’re familiar with utilities like electricity, natural gas and water. But if you’re moving into a new place, for instance, you may not know the utility companies for your address yet.
Making Marshmallow Molecules
Our friends at the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center and the Children’s Museum Houston have shared an activity with us that can help your children answer the question, “How do particles combine into new substances?” Through the building of models with marshmallows and toothpicks, kids will make elements, molecules, compounds, and mixtures to develop molecular
Summer Expenses Your Small Business Can Cut to Save Money
If your small business is like many others, summer brings with it a unique set of challenges. It might be your busiest time of year, where you’re moving inventory as quickly as you get it or booking up services all day long.
How to Reduce Your Home’s Water Usage in the Summertime
Like many natural resources, fresh, clean water is not in endless supply, even though it might seem that way. It’s always a good idea to use it with care to make sure we have enough.
How to Keep Your House Cool Without Raising Your Energy Bill
Many Americans think of air conditioning during the hottest days of summer as a must. But air conditioners are one of the largest energy users in your house.
Easy STEAM & STEM Projects for Kids at Home
Home STEM projects and STEAM activities are effective ways to help your children learn and have fun. STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering and math.
How to Properly Load Your Dishwasher for Energy Efficiency
To get your dishes clean, protect them from damage and save energy, it’s important to learn how to properly load your dishwasher. After all, these appliances are engineered to be used in a specific way.
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Average Natural Gas Cost Per Therm
Natural gas is a common power choice for many American homes. It’s versatile, running appliances like clothes dryers, hot water heaters, stoves, and ovens.
Lesson Plan: Lighting and Appliances
This week’s lesson focuses on two items within the home that use a good amount of energy and are sometimes easy to control. According to the U.
Why Is My Energy Bill Higher Than Usual? Learn What Causes Electric Bills to be High
If the amount on your energy bill seems out of step with what you normally pay, you may be asking yourself “What causes my electric bill to be high?” The answer is that several factors impact your monthly bill, from your daily routines to the price you pay per kWh.
Lesson Plan: Measuring Electricity Consumption
This week’s lesson on electricity consumption builds upon the previous week’s lesson. However, topics will be re-introduced for newcomers!
