The Inflation Reduction Act, a spending bill signed into law by President Biden on Aug. 16, allocates more than $300 billion to be invested in energy and climate reform. This includes thousands of dollars in tax credits for consumers who make energy-efficient upgrades to their homes or buy electric...
Every year on April 22, people all over the world celebrate Earth Day to support making our planet a better place to live. From picking up litter to planting trees, there are a number of ways you can participate in Earth Day festivities – including attending the Whisper Valley Earth Day festival...
As spring approaches, you may be feeling the itch to downsize on clutter and deep clean your home. Sustainable cleaning is easier to accomplish than you may think, and it makes a big impact on the health of your family and the environment. Check out a few of Whisper Valley’s sustainable...
Approximately 145 million cards are exchanged on Valentine’s Day, which makes the day of love the second-largest holiday for giving greetings cards after Christmas. Glitter, plastic lamination and other decoration features like foil make these cards unable to be recycled. And when you add in...
From the food you eat to the car you drive, everything you do in your day-to-day life has an impact on the Earth. We all know how important it is to reduce our carbon footprints to protect the environment, and this starts by shifting to a sustainable lifestyle. Small changes you make today make...
Thanksgiving is a holiday often known for over-indulgence, but if you start planning now, you can aim to have a low-waste Thanksgiving celebration. Whisper Valley has rounded up a few tips to get you started, but let us know over on our Facebook and Instagram pages how you’re planning a less...
Continuing a prestigious real estate award winning streak, Whisper Valley was named “Project of the Year” at the 2021 Austin Green Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 3. The Austin Green Awards is Austin's first recognition program to specifically highlight the outstanding accomplishments in the broad...
Brutal Texas temperatures have finally returned for the summer. With ERCOT issuing alerts to conserve, online discourse has been heated over recommendations to bump thermostats up to 78 degrees. And we get it, no one wants to endure sweltering conditions inside their own home! This inspired...
One of the many advantages of moving to Whisper Valley in Austin, TX is that you’ll be living in a first-of-its-kind geothermal community. Every home utilizes a combination of geothermal heating and cooling and solar PV to deliver zero energy capable housing. In fact, Whisper Valley is the...
Spring cleaning is upon us! Take your housework a step further by committing to a more sustainable home environment. If you’re ready to get your home in shape but aren’t sure where to start, check out Whisper Valley’s eco-friendly organization tips for your home. Eco-Friendly...