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Cyrus Reed: Low-cost options vs. blackout scare tactics
The following editorial was originally published 16 September 2012 10:30 PM in the Dallas Morning News In May, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas said electrical generation resources would be...
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TEXAS Falling Further Behind in Race for Energy Efficiency
AUSTIN, TX – In the middle of a statewide debate about how to ensure Texas has enough power to meet its needs, the State of Texas is falling behind other major states in utilizing the cheapest and...
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ReEnergize San Antonio, Sierra Club again tell San Antonio Council — no CPS...
Last night, in San Antonio’s beautiful council chambers, members of the ReEnergize San Antonio coalition — including several representatives of Sierra Club — told the City Council “NO” on the rate...
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San Antonio Council approves rate increase — but calls on CPS Energy to add...
Today, the San Antonio Council approved on a 9-2 vote the proposed CPS Energy rate increase of 4.25%. However, while approving the rate — reduced from an original 4.75% increase proposal — several...
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State Energy Conservation Office considers adopting International Energy...
A recent stakeholder meeting at the State Energy Conservation Office brought homebuilders, insulation and window manufacturers, wood product representatives, city officials and environmental groups out...
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Stakeholders line the hall at PUC to file comments on proposed changes to...
A variety of stakeholders lined the hall on Floor 8 of the Travis Building north of the Capitol in Austin today to file comments with the Public Utility Commission on what changes — if any — are needed...
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CPS Energy investments in clean energy paying off
Back in the 2010 to 2011 period, CPS Energy changed course, due to new leadership, significant opposition from the community over previous plans — including that of the Sierra Club — and some wise...
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Texas Capacity Debate: New Synapse Report Demonstrates that Peak Demand Can...
Improving energy efficiency and demand response will keep the lights on for Texans and insulate the state from future issues arising from extreme weather Today, the Sierra Club, Lone Star Chapter...
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New Report Finds Energy Efficiency is America’s Cheapest Energy Resource...
A new report from ACEEE — American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy — found that energy efficiency is the nation’s cheapest resource. The non-profit institute looked at utility energy efficiency...
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Latest ERCOT projections suggest adequate resources for next few years —...
ERCOT has recently released a series of biannual reports suggesting adequate electric resources in Texas over the coming months and years. While “resource adequacy” has been a buzzword in Texas in...
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