Solar Energy -- Monthly Leasing Now Available

Have you considered solar energy but the upfront cost was just too much? TXU has announced a leasing program with free installation of panels. They estimate that a 3- or 4-bedroom home might initially cost about $35 a month on the 15-year, transferable lease, increasing 2.5% annually. However, the end result should be an energy savings, so hopefully the lease would pay for itself. TXU customers can sell TXU Energy the surplus electricity produced. Actual lease prices run $20 - $100 per month.

Homeowners in the Metroplex can qualify if they have broadband Internet service and good credit -- and sufficient south-facing roof space. Your roof should be in good condition before installation. SolarCity provides the solar panels, installation, maintenance and insurance.

Documents needed are a copy of your bill and a record of your kilowatt hour usage for each of the past 12 months (available from your electricity provider).

Learn more and sign up for a quote at www.txu.com/solar or call 877-TXU-SOLAR.

Record breaking snow hits DFW

On Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010, the snow began to fall in the early morning. By 8pm at DFW Airport it had broken the previous record and hit 7.8". The final record-breaking total was 11.2" and an amazing 12.5" in a single 24-hour period. Here are some shots of the neighborhood around 6pm Friday.

Channel 5 reports on record breaking snow storm

David Finfrock at Channel 5 TV reports on the snowstorm around 8pm Thursday night just as the one day snowfall record was broken.

Heavy snow caused damage

Trees and metal roofs were damaged by the weight of the snow.

Fun and life in the snow

Snowy signs of fun and life -- building a snowman, signs of spring and watching the flock of robins that came through. All an appropriate setting to remind us that the Winter Olympics are beginning in Vancouver, Canada!

Train Station Snow Shots

The Hurst-Bell TRE train station parking lot was a snowy sight early Thursday and just before dark on Friday. Due to the snow this car had to remain there overnight but during the day some probably melted off. The snow was fluffy and not difficult to remove.