Energy

Texas ranks 6th in the nation for energy consumption per capita. The demand for energy use is growing across North Texas with the ever-increasing population. In order to reduce energy consumption and increase energy efficiency, entities must evaluate their energy usage. Below are tools, resources, and case studies to support local governments, educational institutions, and public and private entities’ efforts to implement programs to reduce energy use and increase energy efficiency in the public and private sector.


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TREIA seeks to advance the growth of the renewable energy industry in Texas.
Intermediate
The Texas Trees Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose goals are to create an urban forest by planting trees on public streets, boulevards, and rights-of-way and to improve parks and public natural green spaces.
Basic
The Texas Trees Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose goals are to create an urban forest by planting trees on public streets, boulevards, and rights-of-way and to improve parks and public natural green spaces.
Basic
This tool is intended to help local government officials screen tools and resources designed to measure the emissions, energy, and economic impacts of current and prospective initiatives at both the government operations and community-wide scales.
To provide energy information and education in a kid-friendly manner.
Basic
The Urban Land Institute is a nonprofit organization that provides a forum for the exchange of ideas, information, and experiences among industry leaders and policy makers in the fields of land use and real estate development.
Intermediate
Vision North Texas is a public-private partnership with a goal of increasing public awareness about important regional land use issues that affect mobility, air quality, water supply, and other economic and environmental resources.
Basic
The Water Use Tracking Tools help commercial and institutional facility managers as well as utilities track water use over time and analyze the data monthly to identify seasonal water use patterns, leaks, high-water-use or malfunctioning equipment or other issues at a facility.
Intermediate
To increase energy literacy among grade school students.
Intermediate
The Weatherization Assistance Program reduces energy costs for low-income households through weatherization materials and education.
Intermediate
For local governments interested in pursuing solar deployment in their communities. From February 29, 2024
Basic
WegoWise uses an online tool to benchmark energy and water usage in order to identify opportunities for savings and measure results.
Advanced

As the largest energy consumer in the United States, Texas’ demand for power is growing faster than any other state and continues to rise as the population grows. In fact, Texas’ demand for power continues to grow faster than any other state in the U.S.

To connect Dallas homeowners looking to make resilient home upgrades with programs and incentives.
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