šŸ­ ERCOT, Oncor & you: Part 4

When you think about it, there are 5 major parts of the Texas Electricity Market.

  • ERCOT managing the stability of the grid.
  • Power generators generating the electricity.
  • Utility companies that transmit and distribute electricity.
  • Retail electric providers who manage the consumers of electricity (residential and commercial).
  • And you!

Why it matters: Knowing what power you have and donā€™t have shows you where you can direct your energy.

  • We donā€™t have choices when it comes ERCOT, the power generators or our utility (TDU).
  • Yesterday I highlighted some things to consider where you might have a choice ā€”> your retail provider.

šŸ”¬ Zoom in: Today and tomorrow, weā€™ll look at what else you can do.

šŸ‘‰ Focus on these 2 priorities.

  • Air seal + insulate
  • Plan for backup power

ā›ļø Dig deeper Click here to read the series on this called ā€œReady your envelope.ā€

šŸ„ I continue to bang the drum about air sealing because it is the

  • MOST IMPORTANT
  • LEAST EXPENSIVE
  • LASTING CHANGE
  • YOU CAN MAKE!

šŸ™ I promise Iā€™m not shouting AT you. Iā€™m just shouting!

  • Because builders, electricians, plumbers, HVAC and insulation contractors are not doing this.
  • I speak from experience ā€” because I remodeled my own house three years ago and FAILED to do these things ā€” because I didnā€™t know. But now I know. šŸ˜¬

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  • Please let me know how I can help you navigate these things.
  • One purpose for this daily email is to raise the standards. We all deserve better.

Best,

Travis