Is everything really bigger in Texas? One thing which certainly isn't is the energy bill the average Texan receives. Texas leads the country in low energy costs, largely because of the widespread use of natural gas as a home heating fuel in the state. Of course, air conditioners and other appliances still use electricity, but newer and more efficient appliances and the use of central air systems in the place of window mounted air conditioners is reducing the cost of electricity for Texas homes.
As a state which has accomplished reducing energy costs for its residents, Texas has become a model which other states are looking to for lessons on how to do the same. You may see natural gas becoming an increasingly common source of energy for home heating, displacing other more expensive energy sources like oil, propane and electricity. In Texas, 43% of homes use economical natural gas for heating, a much higher percentage than in many other states.
People in Texas are building homes which are larger than was previously the norm, making heating these new dwellings using economic energy sources an important consideration. Natural gas is of course the most popular choice in newly constructed Texas homes than any other energy source.
Since homes are being built with more demand for space it stands to reason that those homes are tapping into energy sources that are the most economical. Sure, there are other types of energy that can be harnessed but when it comes to a readily available resource Texas is using natural gas and creating a wave of home buyers.
Given Texas' location, cooling one's home is more of a concern for many than heating them. With the hot weather Texas often experiences, it can be expensive to keep homes cool here; for home cooling, electricity does provide the best option. When it comes to electricity consumption, Texans fall right in the middle when you look at consumption by state.
As far as fueling vehicles goes, gasoline is the most common fuel, just as it is in the rest of the country. There are a lot of cars and trucks on Texas roadways; Houston alone is nearly the size of Chicago with almost three million people and over a million cars to fuel. Many people are choosing to go green with their driving habits, but as elsewhere, most vehicles in the state are still running on traditional gasoline.
When it comes to powering our vehicles Texas again leads the nation. Gasoline is a standard fuel for cars and trucks. Almost three million people live in Houston, Texas so finding a fuel source that still gives drivers the comfort they need is important. Everybody is going green but at what cost, alternative fuels such as biodiesel and propane has helped to replace petroleum.
It may not be long before there are more alternative fuel stations in Texas than there are stations offering gasoline. Texans are committed to using our natural resources widely and the state is looking to the future with the goal of protecting the environment and keeping energy costs low in the state.
As a state which has accomplished reducing energy costs for its residents, Texas has become a model which other states are looking to for lessons on how to do the same. You may see natural gas becoming an increasingly common source of energy for home heating, displacing other more expensive energy sources like oil, propane and electricity. In Texas, 43% of homes use economical natural gas for heating, a much higher percentage than in many other states.
People in Texas are building homes which are larger than was previously the norm, making heating these new dwellings using economic energy sources an important consideration. Natural gas is of course the most popular choice in newly constructed Texas homes than any other energy source.
Since homes are being built with more demand for space it stands to reason that those homes are tapping into energy sources that are the most economical. Sure, there are other types of energy that can be harnessed but when it comes to a readily available resource Texas is using natural gas and creating a wave of home buyers.
Given Texas' location, cooling one's home is more of a concern for many than heating them. With the hot weather Texas often experiences, it can be expensive to keep homes cool here; for home cooling, electricity does provide the best option. When it comes to electricity consumption, Texans fall right in the middle when you look at consumption by state.
As far as fueling vehicles goes, gasoline is the most common fuel, just as it is in the rest of the country. There are a lot of cars and trucks on Texas roadways; Houston alone is nearly the size of Chicago with almost three million people and over a million cars to fuel. Many people are choosing to go green with their driving habits, but as elsewhere, most vehicles in the state are still running on traditional gasoline.
When it comes to powering our vehicles Texas again leads the nation. Gasoline is a standard fuel for cars and trucks. Almost three million people live in Houston, Texas so finding a fuel source that still gives drivers the comfort they need is important. Everybody is going green but at what cost, alternative fuels such as biodiesel and propane has helped to replace petroleum.
It may not be long before there are more alternative fuel stations in Texas than there are stations offering gasoline. Texans are committed to using our natural resources widely and the state is looking to the future with the goal of protecting the environment and keeping energy costs low in the state.
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Author: Jerry Dyess has written article for the Electricity market for the past 7 years. Get more information on Business Electric rates.
