The
BEC heat pump program pays
licensed heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC)
contractors $200 for every 14 SEER or greater central heat-pump they install for BEC members in EXISTING HOMES. Most
contractors will return the rebate to their BEC customers. See program details
The AACOG Weatherization Assistance Program is designed to help
low-income people, particularly the elderly and handicapped, overcome
the high cost of energy, through the installation of weatherization or
energy conservation measures - at no cost.
Is it time to buy a new refrigerator? What is it costing
to operate that old refrigerator in my garage? Check it out with this
Energy Star interactive tool.
Includes what uses the most power in your home and the
three factors that affect your energy usage, plus some savings tips.
ENERGYguide.com analyzes your energy usage with its handy
unbiased online tool. It uses your zip code and the information you provide
to help you discover where your energy is going.
Find out if you can justify the cost of a new efficient unit based
on a
payback through energy cost savings (online calculator). Also, here is a
MS Excel
comparison calculator from Energy Star.
How does your home's energy usage compare with similar homes in your
area? Find out with the Energy Star Home Energy Yardstick (you will
need your last 12 bills.)
This is a fun little program that you
can download to your computer and play.
Green
Building and Energy Efficiency Workshop
BEC and the Kendall County Economic
Development Corporation hosted a Green Building and Energy Efficiency
Workshop on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at the Holiday Inn Express, 35000
I-10 West, Boerne, Texas. See
PowerPoint slides(this is a 4M file)
