Are You Ready for the Hot Weather?
Did you enjoy that sneak peek at spring and summer last week? Temperatures got into the 90s in San Antonio and topped 100 on the border – at the end of February. Yikes. Let’s use that as a reminder...
View ArticleMy Takeaway from SXSW? Social Giving
(We have a guest blog this week from Dale Blasingame, our social media manager at Champion AC. He spent five days at the SXSW Interactive Festival this week, the country’s biggest technology...
View ArticleRebates for Electric Lawn Equipment
I don’t know what your yard looks like, but I know it’s about time to break out the lawnmower for the first time this spring. If you’re in the market for a new lawnmower, you’re in luck. CPS Energy is...
View ArticleHave You Tried e-Cycling?
Earth Day 2011 is two weeks away – April 22. One of the things our company tries to do is help customers accomplish small things to become more environmentally conscious. That’s also the goal of Earth...
View ArticleEd Begley Jr.: Easy Steps for Green Living
(Champion AC’s social media director, Dale Blasingame, got a chance to listen to Ed Begley Jr. speak last week in Detroit. I asked him to sum up the experience and pass along some of Ed’s tips for...
View ArticleDebunking Myths About Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs
While Congress continues to make no progress on figuring out our country’s economic future, you may have seen another fight in the news – over light bulbs. Some Republicans are pushing to repeal a law...
View ArticleThe Solar Movement in San Antonio
You hear a lot about west Texas wind farms, but did you know San Antonio has a big solar farm? It’s on the south side, right near I-37 and Loop 410. You can see the big, rotating “tracker panel” from...
View ArticleDuctless Air Conditioners: The Future is Here
Last year around this time, I wrote a blog here called “I Have Seen the Future.” It was all about super-efficient, ductless air conditioners. I’m happy to say I think my prediction has come true. The...
View Article“Apple-fying” Your Home Comfort
Have you seen this? It’s called the Nest thermostat, and it’s been a big topic of discussion in the AC world over the past couple of weeks. Tony Fadell designed the Nest. His name may not ring a bell,...
View ArticleApps for Hurricane Season
Tropical Storm Debby’s brief flirtation with Texas (or at least the forecasts saying there was a chance she may have headed this way) is a good reminder that we are in hurricane season. The best advice...
View ArticleBenefits of Choosing a Ductless Mini-Split
One of the more exciting developments in the AC business lately is customer interest in ductless air conditioners. These incredibly efficient systems are the norm in Europe, but never fully caught on...
View ArticleThe Benefits of the Nest Thermostat
Just about everything is “smart” these days. Our phones, our watches, our glasses – so why not our houses? There are an increasingly large number of smart devices to help you save energy (and money) in...
View ArticleMore Information About the Nest Thermostat
In just about every aspect of our lives, technology is making things more efficient. This applies to your home, as well. Thermostats used to be the ugly boxes up on the wall, which only served two...
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