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How to make your Texas home more energy efficient and get money from the government

Federal tax incentives are available to weatherize your house and switch to more energy efficient appliances. Rebates are coming.

Solar panels can be seen on the roofs of homes Sunday, July 7, 2024 in East Austin.

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Step one: Assess energy use your home

Hire a professional

Call your electric utility

Do it yourself

Step two: Consider your options

The front door at Luke Metzger’s home Sunday, July 7, 2024 in Austin.

The house “envelope”

A heat pump at Luke Metzger’s home Sunday, July 7, 2024 in Austin.

Heat pumps

An induction stove at Fernando de Urioste’s home Sunday, July 7, 2024 in Austin.

Induction cooking

Solar panels can be seen on the roofs of homes Sunday, July 7, 2024 in East Austin.

Rooftop solar panels and batteries

A power cable charges the Metzger family’s electric vehicle Sunday, July 7, 2024 in Austin.

Electric vehicles

A light fixture utilizes an LED bulb at Luke Metzger’s home Sunday, July 7, 2024 in Austin.

Low-cost items

Step three: Consider financial incentives to make your choice

Federal tax incentives

Local incentives

Future federal rebates


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