Featured Could State Create Its Own Gas-Guzzler Tax To Fill Budget Shortfall? (David Pitman – KUHF News, 02/14/2011) As the state battles with the EPA, one idea to help reduce the state’s budget deficit is adding a tax on vehicles that don’t meet the federal fuel economy standards. The Government Effectiveness and Efficiency Report says that could raise tens of…
Featured Texas coalition forms to advance clean energy, efficiency (Jack Z. Smith – Star-Telegram, 02/01/2011) The Texas Clean Energy Coalition is a newly formed group with a goal of “advancing a clean-energy economy that creates jobs and economic growth in the Lone Star State.” The coalition will encourage energy efficiency and back clean fuel policies involving wind, solar, biomass, and…
Featured Houston-area will exceed water supply in 2060 (Christine Hall – Houston Business Journal, 01/28/2011) According to a report by the Center for Houston’s Future it will cost $13 billion to address issues with the region’s water supply by the year 2060. At current usage rates, the region will exceed the available water supply by about 35%. The report focused…