Governor Perry has signed into law several pieces of energy efficiency legislation. These include: SB 1125 – changes how we measure our progress on energy efficiency from a percentage of growth in energy consumption to a percentage of peak energy usage. Allows for greater demand side management (DSM) by allowing loads to participate in the [...]
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Energy efficiency a winner in the 82nd legislative session
Posted in Efficiency, tagged Efficient energy use, Texas on June 30, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Save on Appliances This Weekend During the ENERGY STAR® Sales Tax Holiday – May 28-30, 2011
Posted in Efficiency, Energy, tagged Efficient energy use, Energy Star, Memorial Day on May 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
If you have been thinking about a new appliance, this weekend is a good time to get one, just remember to look for the energy star label and you will save dollars now and for the life of the unit. Something new for you that will help preserve our scarce resources and some cash at [...]
$1.5 BILLION CONTRIBUTED TO TEXAS ECONOMY THROUGH ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS
Posted in Efficiency, tagged Efficient energy use, Energy, energy conservation on April 19, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The following contribution on a new Angelou Economics report showing positive economic impact to the state since 2009. is from Tod Wickersham of Businesses for an Energy Efficient Texas coalition (BEET). Texas’ energy efficiency programs have saved the state’s residents, schools and businesses money on their electric bills for years. However, a new study by noted [...]
Texas Appliance rebate part II (don’t miss out on this one) !
Posted in Efficiency, Energy, recycling, tagged Comptroller, Efficient energy use, energy efficance, Energy Star, Funds, Texas on December 21, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Need a new refrigerator, washing machine, dish washer, water heater, air conditioner or heat pump? The the state has a deal for you. Texas has started another round of its energy efficient appliance rebate program. As we covered in a previous blog post this is a big, sweet deal of a rebate for new energy [...]
Solar incentive funds in the Oncore area or Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus
Posted in Renewables, solar, tagged Business, Efficient energy use, Funds, oncor, renewable, solar, solar energy, Solar Incentives on November 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
For the last few months people who wanted to install solar systems in the Oncore service area have been disappointed as they have been told that the incentive funds are all reserved. It turns out there is another pool of funds available that has been harder to find. The Oncore website lists all the solar [...]
Energy Efficiency: Bulbs to Use and Books to Read
Posted in Efficiency, Energy, Global Warming, tagged bulb, CFL, Compact fluorescent lamp, consumer, demand, efficient, Efficient energy use, Energy, energy conservation, Hot Flat and Crowded, incandescent, Incandescent light bulb, LED, Light-emitting diode, supply, Thomas Friedman on November 6, 2010 | 1 Comment »
We use more electricity now than ever, and since 2007 our energy usage in Texas is outpacing population growth. How many of us charge our cell phones or laptops all night so they’re ready for use in the morning? Or perhaps run the AC 24 hours a day during the blazing Texas summers? Several years [...]
Austin poor spend much of their income on electricity
Posted in Efficiency, Energy, tagged Austin, Austin Energy, conservation, Efficient energy use, electricity, Energy, Energy Efficiency, Household, poverty, Technology on October 28, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Austin Energy hired a consultant to help determine how its rates compare to those of other utilities in preparation for its plan to substantially raise electricity rates in 2012. The work is ongoing, but an eye-opening statistic has already emerged. Estimates indicate that the average US household’s energy costs are equal to 7% of household income, [...]
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