A Message to Our Customers: We know this has been a very difficult time for many of you and we’re sorry if you’ve had to go without power. Many of us here at 4Change Energy are in a similar situation and have lost power to our homes too. One bright note is that the TDU’s have stated that they have ended the controlled, rolling blackouts across the state. The outages that remain are the result of damage from the winter storm. TDU field personnel are working 24/7 to restore power to remaining customers. Hopefully this will all be over soon.
If you or someone you know is in search of a shelter or warming station, call 2-1-1 or search online for nearby shelters.
If you or someone you know is in search of a shelter or warming station, call 2-1-1 or search online for nearby shelters.
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
Looking for ways to reduce energy usage doesn't have to be hard. Sometimes small changes in daily habits can actually add up to significant reduction in your overall energy consumption.
Our Favorite Energy Saving Tips
Use your 4Change Energy usage dashboard.
If you and your family are spending more time at home, you can keep track of your electricity usage by logging in to your 4Change Energy account and visiting your helpful "Usage Dashboard".
Turn off lights when not in use.
Turn off lights when they aren't being used. Yes, we sound like your grandpa... "What are you trying to do? Light the whole neighborhood?"... but it's easy to leave a room and forget to turn off all the lights.
Power Off and Unplug Unused Devices
When was the last time you used your VCR? Turn off and Unplug all your unused electronics like VCRs, radios, and yes, even that vintage jukebox sitting in your garage. You'll use less electricity and not even notice the difference.
Adjust Your Thermostat
WINTER: During cold blasts turn your thermostat down to 68 (F) degrees.
SUMMER: During hot Texas summers turn your thermostat up to 78 (F). Every degree of reduced heating or cooling will lower your energy usage.
SUMMER: During hot Texas summers turn your thermostat up to 78 (F). Every degree of reduced heating or cooling will lower your energy usage.
Limit Use of Large Appliances
As much as possible, avoid using large appliances such as the oven, washing machine, dryer, and dishwasher. Reducing and avoiding use of these larger appliances will make your home quieter and your electricity usage much lower.
Close Shades and Blinds
Closing your shades and blinds will actually help to reduce your electricity usage. These decorative window accents help to reduce the amount of heating or cooling lost through windows, plus they make your home feel even cozier.
Take shorter showers and adjust hot water heater.
Turn that 15 minute shower into a 5 minute quick rinse, and you'll still be squeaky clean (you can finish singing your Guns & Roses ballad while you dry off). Bonus Tip: You can also adjust your hot water heater to a lower setting to reduce usage even further.
Run full loads of laundry & dishes.
When you simply must use the washing machine or dish washer, running only full loads of laundry and dishes will help to eliminate those smaller unnecessary loads, and also reduce usage of your hot water heater.
Grill out to chill out.
In warm weather, grilling is not only fun and tasty; it's also a great way to save the energy that your oven or microwave would use. This is one tip that you and your taste buds are sure to appreciate.
Put down the controller.
Video game consoles use more energy than you might think. Step outside and toss the pig skin around with your kids or set up the hockey goal that’s been stuck in the corner of your garage for the last 3 years. Your Fortnite high score will still be there tomorrow.
Wear clothes more than once between washes.
Why not live a little? Wearing lightly worn clothes more than once can help reduce the number of laundry loads you have to do. You'll know it's time to do a load of laundry when you find a sticky-note stuck to your back labeled, "Captain Stinkopotamus".