This article is your guide to understanding if paying your utilities builds credit or not. The simple answer is that paying utility bills on time can have a positive impact on your credit score, but it depends on whether those payments are reported to credit bureaus. In this guide, we’ll explore the connection between utility […]
This article is your guide to different types of LED light bulbs. The Philips Smart LED bulbs are among the best bulbs for homeowners to choose when lighting their homes. There are a lot of light bulbs to choose from, though, so we are going to help you pick out the perfect LED light bulb […]
Have you ever wondered how many watts to run a refrigerator? On average, you can expect refrigerator wattage to be anywhere between 100 and 600 watts for a full-sized fridge. With that being said, there are features of certain fridges, like a water dispenser, which could cause the wattage to be much more. In this […]
This article is your guide to answering the question Do Christmas lights use a lot of electricity? Christmas lights do use quite a bit of energy, but there are ways you can lower to costs to light up the holiday season. So, if you want to learn more about the energy costs of Christmas lights, […]
This article is your guide to pay-as-you-go electricity. Pay-as-you-go electricity lets consumers pay for electricity as they want it. That means you can pre-purchase electricity and use credits as payment instead of a monthly bill. If you want to learn more about prepaid electricity, keep reading. Here at The Energy Professor, we want to give […]
This article is your guide to understanding the damage power outages can cause to your appliances. Unfortunately, power surges can have devastating effects on your appliances, even if it is only for a short moment. So, if you want to learn more about power surges, keep reading. Here at The Energy Professor, we want to […]
This article is your guide on how to read smart meters in 2024. Your smart meter is designed to be easy to read, with either an app or digital real-time information about your electricity usage. Usually you can look right on the screen and get kWh or energy usage information. Our guide is here to […]
This article is your guide to solar panels in Houston, TX. It’s no surprise that Houston receives plenty of sunshine throughout the year making it an ideal place to invest in solar! Here at The Energy Professor, installing a solar panel system is one of the best decisions you could make for your home. Even […]
This article is your guide to power surge vs power outage. A power outage is a complete loss of electrical power, whereas a power surge is a sudden, brief spike in voltage that can damage electronic devices. But there is a lot to learn between the two electrical occurrences, so keep reading. Here at The […]
This article is your guide to how much does a Tesla cost? A new Tesla, depending on the model is going to cost you somewhere between $40,000 and $100,000 but there are different models to choose from, so if you want to learn more about the cost of a Tesla, keep reading. Here at The […]
