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Oncor Meters: Confirmed to be Accurate (Again)

GreenTech Media – An independent analysis of Texas smart meters, ordered by the Public Utilities Commission of Texas, has found that the vast majority of advanced meters in the state are accurately measuring and recording electric usage and communicating that … Continue reading

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Oncor’s smart meters live up to their name in tests

After testing thousands of digital meters and reviewing hundreds of thousands of records, Oncor says it has found fewer than 25 defective smart meters. That’s 25 out of 1.1 million smart meters that the regulated power line operator has installed … Continue reading

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Smart Texas is Smart!

Today I visited Oncor’s Austin office and got a crash course on smart meters, the smart grid and Smart Texas. It was enlightening to say the least… Smart meters and the smart grid will revolutionize the way electricity is delivered, … Continue reading

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EcoFactor Teams Up With Oncor: EcoFactor will bring its home energy management service to the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.

Forget about empowering the customer with information or tailoring solutions to the individual — EcoFactor wants to do all the work on their end to help homeowners slash their energy use. EcoFactor is taking its award-winning home energy management system … Continue reading

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Join DFW Leaders and Energy Experts to Discuss Consumers and Energy Efficiency

To mark the first-ever regional deployment of its new residential energy management service, EcoFactor is hosting an event for local leaders in the energy industry and those committed to increased energy efficiency in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. The event will … Continue reading

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Smart Grid Projects Cut Costs for Consumers, Utilities

@Texas Tribune by Kate Galbraith Earlier this month, Leigh Moore sat down at a computer and could see, for the first time, a bar graph of her electricity usage — detailed enough to allow her to pinpoint a 30 percent … Continue reading

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Energy Efficiency By Oncor

Last month Oncor release a report regarding their energy efficiency program. This report is a superb overview of energy efficiency policy in Texas, as well as a breakdown of Oncor’s efficiency programs, rebates, and incentives. Last year they spent $48 … Continue reading

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As the temperature goes up, you can drive your energy bill down

Summer in Texas brings many different images and thoughts to people. Whether it’s hiking, bike riding, swimming pools or enjoying a Round Rock Express baseball game, two things remain in the back of our mind – the heat and high … Continue reading

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Love ‘em or hate ‘em, the controversial smart meter rollout across Texas was a costly endeavor. But the head of a nonprofit energy research center says it is money well spent. Customers whose meters have made the switch to the … Continue reading

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Oncor executive to oversee customer relations

   Power distribution company Oncor, hit with considerable criticism after snowstorms cut power to neighborhoods for days this winter, named one of its executives chief customer officer Thursday. Brenda Jackson, a 36-year veteran at Oncor and currently its vice president … Continue reading

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