Clean Energy Legislation Update
Texas SB 857, Performance Credit Mechanism: who benefits?
One of the more talked about energy bills filed in the current 88th legislative session, SB 857 and companion SJR 45 is raising lots of eyebrows. According to latest news reports, the proposed Performance Credit Mechanism could add up to $5.7 billion per year to our electric bills. Billion. Annually. Debate is heated over who […]
Net Metering in Texas: What Are Your Options?
If you’re considering going solar, you might be wondering if your utility will compensate you for pushing electricity you’re not using back onto the grid. These customers are only billed for the ‘net’ energy they use each month. While Texas doesn’t offer statewide net metering, some utilities do offer it. Referred to as ‘buyback plans,’ […]
Winter Storm Uri: Impacts on Low-Income Texans
Almost every Texan remembers Winter Storm Uri, which in 2021 highlighted the inadequacies of the ERCOT power grid as it faced total failure. However, the consequences were not uniform. Read the report to learn more about how low-income Texans were disproportionately burdened by the storm and subsequent ERCOT failings. Download the full report.