Air Quality and Public Health in Energy Policy

By SPEER Intern, Vaishnavi Kharade The Intersection of Energy Policy and Public Health Air quality and public health are deeply intertwined with energy policy decisions. As cities and states work to meet growing energy demands, the choice of energy sources and...

Resiliency is the Name of the Power Outage Game

Photo credit: Climate Central   A recent study exposed that Texas leads the country with the most weather-related power outages in a 23-year span, experiencing 210 outages from 2000 to 2023. While the state can be applauded for some energy successes, such as...

2024 Utility Energy Efficiency Plan & Reports (EEPR)

Texas prides itself in being an energy leader for the country, making it an ideal place for residents and businesses alike to thrive. Texas leads the nation in oil, gas, and wind generation, producing 42%, 27%, and 26%, respectively. In addition, the state is making...

Earth Day: Make it a Part of Your Daily Life

Earth Day is April 22, and did you know it was first held in 1970 to demonstrate support for environmental protection? It now includes a wide array of events coordinated globally.  The day reminds people of the little things we can do daily for a sustainable future. ...