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Efficiency & Sustainability.

Energy, water, and the current Austin rebates and incentives worth stacking.

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Efficiency & Sustainability8 min read

Attic insulation, air sealing, or a cool roof: what should Austin homeowners do first?

A building-science sequence for Austin homes: diagnose comfort and duct issues, air-seal, restore insulation, and weigh a cool roof when the roof is due.

By Steve

Published Jul 24, 2026Updated Oct 19, 2026

Efficiency & Sustainability9 min read

Austin home-energy incentives in 2026: what is actually available

A primary-source guide to Austin Energy's current HVAC, air-sealing, duct, insulation, financing, and solar incentives—and Texas programs that are not open yet.

By Steve

Published Jul 23, 2026Updated Oct 19, 2026

Efficiency & Sustainability7 min read

Do cool roofs reduce cooling costs in Austin?

Compare cool-roof ratings, limits, attic conditions, HVAC interactions, and related efficiency work before choosing a product for an Austin home.

By Steve

Published Jul 23, 2026Updated Oct 19, 2026

Efficiency & Sustainability9 min read

The residential clean energy credit ended: Austin solar math for 2026

Verify the 2026 Austin Energy rebate, Value of Solar rate, eligibility sequence, and proposal-comparison steps after the federal 25D credit ended.

By Steve

Published Jul 23, 2026Updated Oct 19, 2026

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