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Texas Home Energy Rating Organization (Texas HERO) is a non-profit, membership organization that exists to educate the public and the home energy rating profession; provide a forum for home energy rating industry cooperation on best practices, ethical standards and policy goals; and promote the benefits of energy conservation initiatives and incentives to homeowners, homebuilders and businesses.
If you are a homeowner, you will find detailed information about the services provided by our members as well as many energy tips.
If you are a home energy rater or involved in the rating industry, you can read our Mission Statement to learn more about our goals and objectives. We believe that membership in Texas HERO is a sound business investment. Join Texas HERO today and start enjoying the benefits of membership.
Equipment for Sale
Texas HERO is selling some gently used equipment on a first come, first serve basis. If you are interested in any of the items listed below, please contact Michelle at (512) 445-5538, or mahrens@txhero.org.
- 8 ft Curved Pop-up display with Fabric Panels in gray. Comes with transport case. $450.
More informaiton is available upon request.
The Energy Systems Laboratory's Letter to SECO
Click here to read the ESL's July 2011 letter to SECO regarding IECC 2009 performance calculators.
TAX INCENTIVES FOR ENERGY-EFFICIENT HOMES CARRY INTO 2011
RESNET, the Residential Energy Services Network, and its allies called upon legislators to ensure that consumers, homebuyers and builders remain incentivized in 2011 and Congress answered that call. While many people mistakenly believe the $2,000 federal tax credit for new, energy-efficient homes ended in 2010, the good news is that Congress extended this tax credit through the end of 2011 (January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011). Included in this tax package recently signed into law are extended tax credits for:
- Consumer purchase of energy-saving products. While restrictions exist that lower the credit to pre-economic recovery act levels, extended tax credits cover window incentives (up to $200), oil and gas furnace and boiler incentives to 95 percent efficiency (from $150-$200) and water heater and wood heating system incentives (up to $300).
- Manufacturer installation of energy-efficient appliances. A manufacturers' credit exists for highly efficient appliances designed to save energy in new or existing homes (i.e., those with greater efficiency than today's average appliances).
To be eligible for the tax credit, a new home must be 50 percent more energy efficient than code.
Texas HERO wins RESNET Industry Innovation Leadership Award
At the annual RESNET® conference in Raleigh, North Carolina Texas HERO received a leadership award for "2010 Industry Innovation" for the Texas Home Energy Audit program. The Program targets the existing homes market and emphasizes the role of HERS® Raters and objective analysis in addressing a key market barrier to homeowner action - lack of credible information.
The Industry Innovation Leadership Award was announced by RESNET Executive Director Steve Baden and presented by RESNET Board President David Goldstein. Tom Fitzpatrick accepted the award for Texas HERO and thanked Oncor for their key support of the Program, and recognized Texas HERO's past President Steve Saunders of Irving for originating the initiative.
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