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As energy costs soar, more people are looking to purchase energy-efficiency homes as these homes have lower energy costs for buyers. Buyers may also be environmentally conscious and looking specifically for energy-efficient homes. As a homeowner, you can use this growing trend to come up with a home improvement plan that is specifically geared to be more energy efficient. Energy-Efficient Upgrades Are Cost-Effective The first thing you might be wondering as a homeowner is “Isn’t it expensive to make these energy-efficient upgrades for my home?” The good news is that these upgrades are supported by the government. Depending on your location, there might also be a state program to provide you with rebates for installing energy-efficient upgrades. These rebates can add up to thousands of dollars, which often pays for a sizable portion or most of the upgrades. You’ll also find it beneficial to add these upgrades, even if you are not planning to sell your home for another couple o...

Since 2002, when  electric deregulation in Texas  went into effect, the majority of Texans (approximately 85%) have had the right to choose  electricity providers  for their homes and businesses. Whether you are a new homeowner in Dallas, Texas, or a long-time resident who is dissatisfied with the current  power company  services, you can still open a new account with an energy provider of your choice. Prior to electricity deregulation in Texas, a single utility company controlled all energy sales and distribution statewide, leaving the local residents with no other choice of electric power providers. Today, however, residents can choose their power companies and make their own preferred selections of fixed-rate, variable-rate, and prepaid energy service plans. Although the same provider you used previously may still handle the distribution of power to you, other companies are in charge of sales and customer account billing procedures. You also have...