The weather outside is frightful. And so is your energy bill. But this seasonal bill shock can be eliminated by taking control of your energy consumption and making a few changes to your home…
January 2018
Recent Articles
January 2018
Energy Efficient Electric Heaters
Which Energy Efficient Space Heater Is Best for You? So, you have a room in your home or workspace that gets cold during the winter, and you want a cost-effective way to warm it up? We hear you. Lots of manufacturers of portable electric space heaters like to tout their “energy efficiency” as a selling…
December 2017
Calculating Your Christmas Energy Costs
How much are all those festive strings of lights going to up your electric bill this year?
October 2017
Top 25 Greenest Cities in Texas
It’s easy to label certain Texas cities as either green-leaning communities or oil-guzzling metropolises. But you might still be surprised by our list of Top 25 Greenest Cities in Texas. That’s because we dug deep, using greenhouse gas emissions, LEED building certification, and public transportation data to rank Texas cities, which resulted in some intriguing…
September 2017
Hurricane Recovery and Safety Tips
After so many days preparing for a hurricane, once the winds have died down and the water has receded, we often don’t know how to start the cleanup process. The aftermath of a hurricane can be just as dangerous as the storm itself. While tree branches and debris are no longer projectiles, they may now…
September 2017
Flood Safety Tips
Floods are one of the most costly and destructive natural disasters. A tremendous threat to both human life and property, floods occur in nearly every part of the world. Fast-moving flood waters are dangerous and unpredictable. Floods don’t have to be as severe as those in Mumbai or Houston to damage property and threaten lives.…
September 2017
Delicious Dinners That Are Quick, Easy and Eco-Friendly
Kale salad?! Again?! You don’t have to eat three meals of raw kale a day to enjoy a delicious, eco-friendly diet. Eating food that’s good for Mother Earth can be quite a tasty endeavor. The good news: You don’t need all night to whip up a dinner dish that pleases the planet. When cooking at…
August 2017
Your Green Labor Day Soiree
For many, Labor Day (whether you spell it with a “u” or not) marks the unofficial end of summer, the start of school days and busier schedules. Labor Day also serves as a day of recognition of workers and all those who contribute to the nation’s strength, prosperity and well being. If you’re planning a…
Some say August is the Sunday of the summer months – the last chance to enjoy the lazy days and time off. And while “Sunday Funday” and “August Fun-Month” just don’t sound the same to our ears, there are plenty of ways to have some last-minute, eco-friendly, end-of-summer hurrahs with your friends and family. Here…
August 2017
Green Lunchbox and Snack Ideas
Last week on the Eco-Centric blog, we doled out a few of our favorite tips for sending your kids back to school sustainably, setting them up for their greenest year yet. One of our suggestions was to pack their lunch in a reusable bag, utilizing reusable sandwich bags, jars and containers for their meal. To…