AUSTIN (KXAN) — New homes are popping up all over Central Texas, but connecting power to them may take longer than you’d think. Right now, Austin Energy says there is a seven to 10-week wait for power hook ups when construction is involved. Tony Diaz told KXAN, after permits were approved on July 1, it
Tag: energy
In response to the death by electrocution of a construction worker and a subsequent lawsuit, Austin Energy has increased the minimum distance between power lines and new buildings, a regulation the utility says will keep workers safer. A jury in 2019 found Austin Energy guilty of negligence in the death of Jaime Membreno, who was
Does your summer electric bill make you groan? Are you looking for effective ways to reduce your bill? Any Arizonan could tell you that their electric bill skyrockets as the state’s temperature does the same each summer. Most consumers struggle to avoid the high energy cost during the state’s hottest season, even though the average
ATLANTA, June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — As residents across the state welcome the first official week of summer, Georgia Power encourages customers to take action to minimize the impact of higher temperatures and increased energy use on electric bills. The company provides information and energy efficiency programs that help give customers the options they need to
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Temperatures are heating up in eastern Pennsylvania. While we all welcome fun in the sun, sometimes you just need to get inside the air conditioning and chill out. Air-conditioning costs account for 12% of total home energy expenses, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, so taking some simple energy efficiency steps can really pay off. Follow these energy