Oct. 4 — Two decades ago, Texas joined other states to impose renewable energy targets. The goals were modest and by 2009, Texas had already exceeded its 2025 goal of 10,000 megawatts of new renewable power, reflecting generous federal wind and solar tax credits and population growth that encouraged more overall generation.
— 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.