Analysis
Sourced answers to questions Texas homeowners are actually asking. Every figure carries the source it came from and the date it was true.
- Did Austin's AC rush follow the heat in August 2026?
Austin's cooling demand and HVAC permit filings in August 2026, two measured series side by side, with no cause claimed.
2026-09-18
- Is San Antonio's remodel boom cooling off? (Aug 2026)
Every San Antonio trade measured against its own recent pace for August 2026, from the city's own permit record.
2026-09-18
- Was August 2026 hotter than normal in Texas?
Austin ran 13.6% above normal in August 2026 and San Antonio 4.8% above normal, measured against NOAA's 1991-2020 normals.
2026-09-18
- Are Texas electricity prices still going up?
Texas residential electricity is cheaper than a year ago, not dearer. The sourced series, and why a mild summer is not the explanation.
2026-09-11
- Is Austin's home-improvement boom actually cooling off?
Austin's permit record says the boom is not cooling evenly: roofing is below its own pace, HVAC is above it, and solar just had its biggest month in a year.
2026-09-11