July 31 — U.S. coal production and consumption dropped in 2019 to its lowest levels since 1978, according to the Energy Information Administration. Natural gas sells for less than $2 per million British Thermal Units, and new wind and solar projects produce cheaper electricity than new coal-fired plants.
— Houston Chronicle
Is a policy analyst consultant for TCAP, a coalition of political subdivisions in Texas that purchase electricity in the deregulated market for their own governmental use. Because energy costs are typically a significant budget item to our members, TCAP is consistently looking for ways to save our members money, through cost-saving contracts, energy efficiency or demand response programs.