Re: Details on Parks Funding Victory 12/31/1969

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PUC Report: Texas Can Meet Growing Energy Needs with Efficiency Measures 12/15/2008

A new report commissioned by the state Public Utilities Commission shows that Texas could reduce electric usage by 23% if utilities invest more in efficiency measures, saving Texans as much $11.9 billion on their electric bills. The findings bolster the call by a coalition of local elected officials, business leaders, community groups and faith leaders for the Legislature to increase the mandate on utilities for energy efficiency investments.

Renewing America: A Blueprint for Economic Recovery 11/11/2008

To revive the American dream, we need to rebuild our economy on a sound foundation – one that puts people back to work, contributes to long-term prosperity, rebuilds our communities, and protects our environment. There is one path to a renewed economy that achieves all of those goals – one that is increasingly recognized by opinion leaders, politicians, investors and workers as our best chance to work our way out of our current economic troubles, while building a stronger, more self-reliant and environmentally responsible America. It is the path to a clean energy future.

Feeling the Heat 10/15/2008

Globally, the year 2007 tied for the second warmest year on record, behind the record warmth of 2005. This warmth is part of a long-term trend toward rising temperatures and extreme weather events resulting from global warming.

It's time for clean energy on steroids 1/02/2009

Our economy is struggling, and high energy prices are only making things worse. But Texas has the technological prowess and vast reserves of renewable energy from the sun, wind and crops that can revitalize our economy, power the nation, create thousands of high-paying manufacturing jobs and renew Texas' role as the energy capital of the world.

Session may be tinted green 1/01/2009

But several political insiders and lawmakers said this session promises a more bi-partisan feel for issues once associated only with environmentalists. “A lot of things are lining up here,” said Luke Metzger of the Austin-based Environment Texas.

Electricity study embraces energy efficiency for state 1/01/2009

Environmental groups lauded the report.“This report is technical proof of what is already common sense: Using our electricity more efficiently will save Texans money and avoid the need for new dirty power plants,” said Luke Metzger, director of Environment Texas. “The Legislature can put Texans back to work weatherizing homes, engineering high-efficiency lighting systems and putting solar panels on every rooftop in Texas.”