Lending programs help Texans make homes more resilient against power outages

Jan 21, 2025
Concerns about energy reliability and extreme weather in states like Texas have boosted interest in solar panels, batteries and insulation.
Low-interest loans in Texas are helping low- and middle-income Texans with home projects like adding insulation or updating HVAC systems.
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More Texans are investing in microgrids to avoid winter power outages

Jan 2, 2025
Microgrids generate and supply their own power in tandem with the grid and work as a backup option in case extreme weather knocks out power.