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Everything is bigger in Texas. Including our energy use. TexasIsHot.org wants to help change this by providing Texans with the tips, tools and information to be more energy efficient — and save money in the process.

Our goal is to change the way Texans think about electricity and energy use.

Over the last several years, the cost of all forms of energy has increased and most everyone agrees high energy prices are here to stay. In fact, the Federal Regulation and Oversight of Energy (FERC) reported in June 2008 that it sees, "significantly higher power prices that will last for years," and that the trend is, "universal around the country."

Whatever the reason for high prices — including increased demand and limited supply in a rapidly growing world, concern about the environment and the cost of new technologies and investments in alternative energy sources — there is still one way to take control of your bills and put more money in your pocket – use less energy.

A little energy can go a long way.

Energy conservation is without a doubt the easiest option to lower bills, help the environment and lessen our nation’s energy dependence. However, an October 2008 report by the American Council on an Energy Efficient Economy ranked Texas 19th in the nation for programs to promote energy efficiency in homes, appliances, transportation and electric utilities. We can change this. But we must start now.

TexasIsHot.org is your energy efficiency headquarters. The website will provide the latest energy efficiency news, quick and easy ways to conserve and save money and interactive tools to show you the impact of small changes in your daily life. The site will also provide a forum for Texans across the state to share energy saving stories and ideas.

We encourage you to visit our site often and join our e-mail listso we can keep you updated on energy efficiency initiatives, programs and tips to put you in control.

What People Are Saying About Energy Efficiency

What home improvement make sense, given the state of economic affairs?..Small projects are "in." Big additions, "out." Projects that improve curb appeal are good. So is anything to do with energy efficiency...And new windows, in particular, buy homeowners all sorts of energy efficiency, which is another hot button with Americans...Speaking of energy efficiency and all things green .¡@.¡@. "Anything to do with energy today in the home, particularly insulating, reinsulating, caulking, replacing windows or doors or adding more energy-efficient skylights ¡X they're all very viable things," says Scott Sevon, president of Sevvonco Inc., a builder and remodeler based in Palatine, Ill.Other projects on the "green" list: low-flow faucets and toilets, high-efficiency furnaces and water heaters and other energy efficient appliances.
Forth Worth Star-Telegram, January 5, 2009
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In terms of energy policy, we might see more action in the next year to three years than we have since the late 1970s,¡¨Medlock said. Medlock expects a strong movement toward increasing energy efficiency, especially for consumers. In the automobile industry, that means the huge SUVs sitting in used car lots may stay there for a while, he said. The Obama administration has¡§a golden opportunity," Medlock said, to insist that cars get better gasoline mileage. There are some relatively easy ways to accomplish this without reinventing the car, he said. These include using lighter materials, installing advanced fuel-delivery computer technology and making use of innovations in thinning fuel before it enters the cylinders.San Antonio Houston Chronicle, January 3, 2009
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In 2007 utilities in Texas surpassed their demand reduction targets by 23 percent, reducing the need for about 167 megawatts of power through efficiency programs at a cost of about $80 million...CenterPoint also rolled out two new programs in 2008, one that helps residents install energy-efficient compact fluorescent lights and a commercial and industrial load management program where companies will shut down during peak usage times. Companies with about 15 megawatts of peak power demand signed up for that program while the 2009 program already has commitments for 25 megawatts of demand reduction.
Houston Chronicle, December 31, 2008
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Thinking about energy upgrades for your home in 2009? The good news is that the array of federal and state incentives to make your home more energy efficient has never been greater...Improvements to help your home better trap heat or cool air in 2009 could qualify you for an energy efficiency tax credit of up to $500. The tax credit is good for 10% of the cost of such activities as adding insulation, or replacing windows and external doors. Newly installed high-efficiency furnaces, boilers, heat pumps and water heaters also are eligible for the 10% tax credit. But these credits, combined with any window and insulation credits, may not total more than $500 for the same home.
Wall Street Journal, December 31, 2008
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