April 15 — Electricity generated from wood and other waste products was on a roll for a 10-year stretch beginning in 2004. But since 2014, when power production from biomass peaked at 71.7 megawatt hours, expansion has come to an end, the Energy Department reported.
— Houston Chronicle
Is a policy analyst for TCAP, a coalition of cities and other political subdivisions that purchase electricity in the deregulated market for their own governmental use. Because high energy costs can impact municipal budgets and the ability to fund essential services, TCAP, as part of its mission, actively promotes affordable energy policies. High energy prices also place a burden on local businesses and home consumers.