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Will You Have a Spooky & Safe Halloween? Learn how to decorate your yard with spooktacular lights that won't haunt your wallet. Our 7 safe energy efficiency tips for Halloween can help trick or treaters enjoy your decorations while you save money. Halloween brings excitement to towns big and small, as homes transform into spooky displays with ghouls, ghosts, and creepy decorations. Whether you’re going for a haunted house or a fun, festive vibe, it’s important to ensure your decorations are both safe and energy-efficient. You don’t have to use too much Texas electricity . So, here are seven ways to enjoy a spooky yet safe Halloween at your home.  Spooky & Safe Halloween Decor With the right planning, you can create a spectacular display that keeps your home and family safe. And it all starts with the right equipment.  Inspect Your Cords and Decorations. Before you set up, check all your cords and decorations for any cracks, frayed wires, or damage. Replace anything that loo

Will the Resiliency Initiative Work? Hey, the power's still on! Learn about the shocking smart tech used by CenterPoint's Resiliency Initiative might keep Houston powered up even during severe weather. In the wake of Hurricane Beryl in July, Houston clearly needed a stronger power grid. After public pressure, CenterPoint Energy has entered the second phase of its Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative . This phase focuses on making the local power grid more resilient and reliable. By strengthening equipment and applying new tools, CenterPoint aims to better protect its Texas power grid from severe weather and other challenges. This more modern utility system could turn into the envy of other coastal cities.  Resiliency Initiative Composite Poles As part of the Resiliency Initiative, CenterPoint is replacing old wooden poles with composite poles . Unlike wooden poles, composite poles can withstand extreme winds and heavy loads. This makes them very valuable during severe and ex

Does ERCOT Report a Steady Winter? While the latest ERCOT resource report shows Texans won't have much to lose sleep over, it does cover where the grid is at risk for problems. Your air conditioner is probably running less these days. Cool overnight temps mean HVAC fans don’t kick on until mid-morning. But as winter nears, Texans may wonder what lies ahead for the electric grid. ERCOT just put out its November 2024 Monthly Outlook for Resource Adequacy report. This report forecasts demand and resource availability as temps begin to drop. So, let's see how the Texas power grid might fare this winter. High Demand Despite Colder Weather The ERCOT report reveals that even as cooler weather settles in , demand for power will remain high. Though winter coats will hang in the closet for another few weeks, early fall is known for its unpredictable temps. There’s always that one cold front each year that doesn’t stick around for the season. So, sudden heating needs can quickly spike