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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.

Groups Announce Plan to Renew Texas’ Economy with Solar Power and Energy Efficiency 12/02/2008

AUSTIN – A coalition of more than 90 elected officials, business leaders, and community groups announced a plan Tuesday to revitalize Texas’ economy through state investments in solar power and energy efficiency. The group called on the Legislature to renew Texas’ leadership as the energy capital of the world by adopting policies to boost manufacturing and installation of clean energy products.

America’s Economic Future Must Be Built On a Foundation Of Clean Energy 11/11/2008

AUSTIN - As President Elect Obama and a new Congress prepare to meet today’s economic and environment challenges, Environment Texas released a report that lays out a blueprint for how we can power America for the 21st century, protecting our environment while revitalizing our economy.

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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.

Preserving America's Natural Heritage 9/25/2008

If states want to save the special places that remain within their borders, they need to redouble their efforts—and quickly. Fortunately, the examples set by existing state land preservation programs hold important lessons for states as they seek to protect their most treasured natural areas. This report profiles the experiences of preservation programs in 15 states as they have striven for consistent and adequate funding for open space protection.

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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.”

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Read the Winter 2008 Environment Texas Newsletter