This year's, (2005) Energy Awareness Month theme is, "Not In Use? Turn Off the Juice!", continues and reinforces the messages of the Department of Energy's Smart Energy Choices awareness campaign.

     This year's promotional materials remind  employees to switch off unnecessary lights; unplug equipment that drains energy even when not in use; use efficient ENERGY STAR® products; and walk, bike, or take public transportation to work.

• Thinking of Changing Electricity Providers.  If your electrical provider is someone other than PUB you may have a choice of electricity providers.  Just like insurance you may be able to get a better rate by "shopping" around.  While price is certainly a significant consideration you should also consider any other services provided.  Click here to see your choices or visit www.puc.state.tx.us/ for other related information.

• Energy Conservation Lesson Plans- for elementary, middle school and high school levels

• Samuel Wright Bodman was sworn in as the 11th Secretary of Energy on February 1, 2005

• President Signs Energy Policy Act in August 2005- click link for the, "rest of the story..."