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Solar Energy comes to Texas

Texas Energy Conservation

The Texas State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) announced it will receive more than $290 million dollars from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, with $52 million earmarked for the Distributed Renewable Energy Technology Program, which will allow several solar photovoltaic system across the state to move forward–and make retrofitting your home less expensive, too.

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California Saving More on Energy

Perhaps Texas should follow California’s green footprints—believe it or not—because the average utility bill in California is 56 percent lower than in Texas, according to a press release issued by The California Air Resources Board (CARB) with the latest findings of the latest economic effects of California’s Global Warming Solutions Act.

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Home Landscaping Energy Saving Ideas

Lowering your heating and air-conditioning bill is a goal just about all U.S. citizens have in common. Now, there are several websites offering landscaping advice that may require some physical labor, but you’ll see the results in your utility bills decreasing by “growing green.”

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Save Energy by Filling Your Refrigerator

An Empty Refrigerator Wastes Energy

If your refrigerator is less than about three-quarters full, you’re wasting energy and money. You can actually save energy by keeping your refrigerator fuller.

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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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Celebrate Earth Day By Saving Energy

We celebrate Earth Day on April 22, and this year marks its 40th anniversary. There are many things you can do to make the world a better place to live—and save money while you’re at it! Start with little things that are easy to do, and you’ll soon find yourself becoming more thrifty and energy conscious.

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Save Energy By Using a Clothesline

Save Energy the “Old-Fashioned” Way

Using a clothesline or drying rack indoors can save you money and energy. Even if you sometimes hang laundry outside, you should have something available inside, too. Set up a drying rack in your laundry room or string a clothesline in your basement…

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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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