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North Texas Real Estate Council Shifts to an Eco-Sensitive Attitude

Speakers at a seminar in late March, sponsored by the Urban Land Institute, the North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors and the Real Estate Council, said a shift in attitudes toward eco-sensitive real estate is happening, according to an article published by the Dallas Morning News.

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Major Texas Cities Becoming More Green

Austin, Dallas and Houston and all ranked high on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) list of metro regions with energy-efficient (LEED) buildings. Houston ranked highest among Texas towns at number six; Dallas came in at number eight; and Austin ranked number 18.

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New Wind Facility Coming to Nevada

A proposed wind farm in West Texas attracted a lot of criticism, beginning in March, not only because the wind farm’s owners planned to use turbines made in China, but because the Chinese company that owns the wind farm also seeks a $450 million federal stimulus grant to complete the project, which would include financing construction of a turbine component production facility in China.

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Increase The Value Of Your Home With Energy Efficient Renovations

Energy Projects Can Help Resale Value of Home

If you’re planning to sell your house soon and want remodeling projects that will help your house move on a sluggish market, forget the fancy bamboo flooring and granite counter-tops, according to an article from the Wall Street Journal.

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Cash for Caulkers Takes a Step Forward

The prospects look good for the Cash for Caulkers program. On April 14, legislation to create the program was officially introduced in the House of Representatives by a bipartisan group of legislators. The program could save consumers both money and energy by offering rebates when they make certain energy-saving investments in their homes.

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Drivers to Save Money Under New Fuel Standards

New federal rules were established last week that will significantly increase the fuel economy of all new passenger cars and light trucks sold in the United States, which will help drivers save money on fuel costs…

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Cash in on appliance rebates

How To Cash In On Appliance Rebates

You may be able to save money when you recycle an old household appliance and buy a new one with the Energy Star rating—if you know how to apply for the rebate. A new federal government rebate program offers consumers between $50 and $250…

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More Wind Farms Moving to Texas?

Wyoming legislators passed an excise tax on wind energy, and industry observers say the legislation will force wind farms and other renewable energy plants and projects, to move to another green energy-friendly state, such as Texas. Almost 20% of Texas’ electricity is supplied to the main power grid from energy produced by wind turbines…

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New Cash for Caulkers Bills Introduced

Bills have been introduced in both the Senate and House on HOMESTAR, also known as Cash for Caulkers. The HOMESTAR plan was outlined by President Obama. Under the plan, homeowners could receive rebates on energy-saving investments in their homes. The proposed program would have to be approved by Congress before it could be enacted…

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National Grid Expands Their ‘Home Based Energy Report Program’

National Grid, the provider of gas and electricity to several states in the northeastern U.S., recently announced plans to expand their “Home Energy Report” program. The aim of this program is to use the homeowner’s energy statements to show them how their energy usage compares to neighbors living in similar-sized homes…

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