Overview

The TXU Energy Power Saver Challenge 2 showcased three Texas families competing to win the $25,000 Grand Prize by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes! Meet each family below and watch streaming video of their home improvement efforts.

TXU Energy gave each family a comprehensive TexEnergy Solutions home energy audit, $5,000 in cash for home improvements, and a hand-held high-definition video camera to record their story.

What Does HERS Mean?

The HERS Index (Home Energy Rating System) is used to measure a home’s energy efficiency. Tests are performed measuring thermal efficiency to calculate a home’s index score. The lower your home’s HERS Index, the more energy efficient it is. Learn more about the HERS Index at energystar.gov.

Want to see how energy improvements can impact your home?

No problem! We’ve created the TXU Energy Power Saver Challenge Simulator so you can get a good idea of what the HERS Index is and the impact that typical home upgrades have on the HERS Index — you can even select a home from the same decade as yours.

Click here to launch the simulator ›