Efficiency & Sustainability.
Energy, water, and the current Austin rebates and incentives worth stacking.
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All topicsAttic insulation, air sealing, or a cool roof: what should Austin homeowners do first?
A building-science sequence for Austin homes: diagnose comfort and duct problems, air-seal, restore insulation, and evaluate reflective roofing when the roof is due.
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.
Do cool roofs reduce cooling costs in Austin?
Cool roofs can reduce solar heat gain, but savings depend on the roof, attic, HVAC, and building. Here is how Austin homeowners should compare rated products and related efficiency work.
The residential clean energy credit ended: Austin solar math for 2026
The federal 25D credit ended after 2025. Here is the verified 2026 Austin Energy rebate, Value of Solar rate, eligibility sequence, and a defensible way to compare proposals.