April 19 — The Railroad Commission reported in its March report that the number of permits to drill new oil/gas holes in Texas fell from 520 in the Midland district in January to 375 in March. Across the state, the number of permits dropped from 1,041 in January to 671 (35 percent).
— Midland Reporter-Telegram
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.