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Home Energy Favorites from 2026 CES

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What Is the Coolest Tech from 2026 CES? We dig into the coolest innovations for your home from 2026 CES: AI, robots, and solar energy. Every year, the Consumer Electronics Show highlights new tech that could change daily life. The 2026 CES focused heavily on tools that make homes smarter and more energy aware. Many of this year’s products aim to cut energy use, lower bills, or help people better manage how they use power with their electric provider . From mobile solar robots to smart windows and AI tools, these ideas show how home energy tech is becoming easier to use. They also show how this tech is becoming more practical for everyday households. 2026 CES Solar Power Robot One of the most talked about energy inventions at the 2026 CES was the Solar Mars Bot. This small robot follows the sun to collect solar energy without any setup. It uses sensors and AI to move during the day and get the most power. The bot stores that energy for later use. Portable solar stations like this...

Long Term Bill Credit Deals in Ft. Worth

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Which Long Term Bill Credit Deals Are Best?  In order to get the best long term deal, you need to know how your usage is tied to the pricing in bill credit plans. Here's what to look for. Fort Worth shoppers looking for long term bill credit deals often see low advertised rates tied to monthly usage discounts. These plans can deliver strong savings but only if your power use stays within the bill credit window. In the Fort Worth area, all customers receive delivery service from Oncor , and those utility charges are the same no matter which retail provider you choose. Because the utility portion of the bill is fixed, the real difference between plans comes from how each retail contract handles energy charges and bill credits. Understanding that structure helps shoppers avoid surprises. It also gives them the power to choose a plan that truly fits their usage.  Three Cheap Bill Credit Plans The best long term bill credit deals in Fort Worth have very similar contract terms. Th...

ERCOT December CDR Shows Declining Reserves Despite Solar Growth

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Will Declining Reserves Hurt Texas? Learn why utility solar, wind, and battery are not enough to power Texas peak demand and why ERCOT's declining power reserves may hit negative numbers in just 2 years. ERCOT’s latest Capacity, Demand, and Reserves report paints a worrying picture for the Texas power grid. The December update shows declining reserves as demand rises faster than new power supply. Even with strong growth in solar and battery projects, reserve margins are expected to fall below safe levels in just a few years. That trend raises serious questions about grid reliability and the future of cheap electricity in Texas.  Why ERCOT Is Sounding the Alarm The report shows reserve margins dropping below 12% by 2027. By the summer of 2028, ERCOT says reserves could even turn negative during peak demand hours. This means Texas could face periods where demand exceeds available power if conditions line up poorly. In other words, your lights and AC might shut off in a heat w...
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