It doesn’t take long to figure out trees are important on a hot, summer day in Texas. Just go to a local shopping center parking lot and you will see many cars parked in the shade. You can see the same thing in rural areas with the cows in fields. Shade is key to comfort, but it is also key to our bank accounts. Join us for this week’s episode to learn more about how Shade is Key.

Mentioned energy saving, tree planting initiatives:

City of San Antonio and CPS Energy – Green Shade Rebate: https://www.cpsenergy.com/en/my-home/ways-to-save/rebates-rebate/green-shade-tree-rebate.html

Oncor Energy and Arbor Day Foundation: http://energysavingtrees.arborday.org/#Home

City of Austin, Austin Energy and TreeFolks: http://www.treefolks.org/neighborwoods-free-trees-for-your-home/

City of Denton and Keep Denton Beautiful—more info to come at http://kdb.org/