TCEC in the News

TCEC News

2020

Branch named new TCEC chairman September 3, 2020
Former State Rep. Dan Branch Named New TCEC Chairman September 3, 202

Texas Clean Energy Coalition: Former State Rep. Dan Branch Named New TCEC Chairman September 3, 2020

2018

The American Conservative: Texas's Free Markets Light the Way to Clean Energy March 7, 2018
Houston Chronicle: Rick Perry's dirty coal deal January 9, 2018
McAllen Monitor: COMMENTARY: Coal subsidies are bad for Texas' economy January 7, 2018

2017

Odessa American: GUEST VIEW: Keep the Texas Energy Market clean December 30, 2017
San Antonio Express-News: Taxpayers shouldn't subsidize failing coal December 27, 2017
Corpus Christi Caller-Times: Why coal subsidies are bad for business December 25, 2017
Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Coal subsidies derail the Texas clean energy market November 30, 2017
IEEFA.org: Wind Booms, Coal Suffers in Oversupplied Texas Grid November 1, 2017
Commonwealth Club: Texas Surprise (podcast) April 25, 2017
CGMF Blog: The market-driven transition to Texas-produced clean energy, Part 2 March 7, 2017
Governor's Wind & Solar Energy Coalition: Editorial: Market forces are driving clean energy March 2, 2017
San Antonio Express-News Editorial: Market forces are driving clean energy here February 28, 2017
CGMF Blog: The market-driven transition to Texas-produced clean energy, Part 1 February 28, 2017
US News: Rick Perry's Green Energy Story January 19, 2017

2016

EL&P: Texas-Size Ambition: How ERCOT Can Handle Renewables December 26, 2016
Dallas Morning News: Where could Trump go to find an example of a GOP-led clean energy plan? Texas December 9, 2016
GenerationHub: Texas clean energy group issues coal plant shutdown analysis December 7, 2016
In The Wind: U.S. windpower surpasses 75 gigawatts and Americans love it September 1, 2016
San Antonio Express-News Editorial: Surprise! Texas is a leader in clean energy August 21, 2016
RTO Insider: Brattle Study Sees ERCOT Continuing to Rely on Nat Gas, Renewables May 23, 2016
PV Magazine: Report: Texas will add 13 GW of solar PV by 2035 May 19, 2016
Texas Tribune: In Texas, Market Forces Driving Shift From Coal, Study Says May 17, 2016
Amarillo Globe-News: Area stuck in middle of fight over clean energy May 12, 2016
Texas Tribune: Survey: Texans Support a State "Clean Energy" Plan May 4, 2016

2015

PRI: The 'green' Tea party fights for a more environmentally friendly GOP April 11, 2015

2014

Forbes: EPA's Clean Power Plan: Texas' Last Stand or Last Hope? August 27, 2014
Utility Dive: Texas could meet EPA emissions target through demand response and energy efficiency alone June 30, 2014
GreenTech Media: How Texas Could Easily Meet New Carbon Regulations June 24, 2014
Houston Chronicle FuelFix: Report: New efficiencies could ease strain on power markets June 3, 2014
San Antonio Express-News: Report: Texas can cut power demand growth by half June 3, 2014

2013

ValutElectricity.com: Texas Clean Energy Coalition Report Provides Incentive For Renewable Energy December 20, 2013
Green Mountain Blog: Renewable energy, natural gas growth on the Texas grid December 19, 2013
Into The Wind: New analysis sees strong future for renewables in Texas December 13, 2013
North Sea Bioenergy: Experts Predict Bright Future for Renewable Energy and Natural Gas in Texas December 13, 2013
Austin American-Statesman: Gas, renewables will provide state's future electricity needs December 10, 2013
Your energy blog: Natural Gas & Renewable Energy: Future Energy Sources? June 19, 2013
Breaking Energy: Gas and Renewables are Complementary Generation Fuels, For Now June 14, 2013
EDX: Renewable energy could team with gas, report says June 13, 2013
Pew Charitable Trusts: In Energy Giant Texas, Natural Gas Won't Push Out Renewables June 12, 2013
Scientific American: In Texas electrical grid, natural gas and renewables complement each other June 12, 2013
E&E News: Natural gas, renewable energy will power the future Texas grid -- study June 12, 2013
Houston Business Journal: Natural gas and renewables key to Texas' electricity future June 11, 2013
Penn Energy: Natural Gas and Renewable Energy: Friends or Foes? June 11, 2013

2012

UT Texas Water Study (October 8, 2012)
Environmental Research Web: Fracking to extract shale gas less water-intensive than Texan coal mining October 29, 2012
Fuel Fix: Switch from coal-fired power plants saves water October 23, 2012
Platts: Texas' gas-fired power generation uses less water than coal October 12, 2012
Star Telegram: Natural gas beats lignite in water use, study says October 11, 2012
EnergyBiz: Texas report highlights water benefits of coal-to-gas switching October 10, 2012
State Impact Coverage: Why Less Coal in Texas Could Mean More Water For a Thirsty State October 10, 2012
KUT: Switching From Coal Power Saves Water, UT Report Says October 9, 2012

UT National Water Study (September 20, 2012)

Christian Science Monitor: Water delivery system makes up 12.6 percent of US energy consumption November 1, 2012
Environmental Leader Coverage: Water ‘Directly Responsible’ for 12.6% of US Energy Use October 4, 2012
Consumer Energy Report: Water Delivery Accounts for 12.6 Percent of U.S. Energy Consumption October 31, 2012
Times Record News: Report links energy consumption, water use October 31, 2012
San Antonio Express News: Study: Water takes more energy than lighting October 30, 2012
Washington Post: 13% of U.S.’s Energy Goes to Collect, Prepare Water October 30, 2012
Bloomberg: 13% of U.S.’s Energy Goes to Collect, Prepare Water October 30, 2012
Business Week: 13% of U.S.’s Energy Goes to Collect, Prepare Water October 30, 2012
Fuel Fix: Study: Water takes more energy than lighting October 30, 2012
Chairman’s Blog: Electricity use for water nearly 13% October 30, 2012
Western Stability and Pollution Prevention Network: Study: Water takes more energy than lighting October 30, 2012
Water World: New UT report sheds light on nation's water-energy security goals October 30, 2012
Forbes: To Conserve Energy - Conserve Water October 17, 2012
Scientific American UT Austin: Over 12 percent of all U.S. energy consumption is directly related to water October 2, 2012

Former Coalition Chairman Kip Averitt

Hamilton Economic Impact Study

The search for power: Pondering alternatives to oil and gas in the land of the wildcatter – The Economist (September 30, 2010)
Report: Going green could create thousands of Texas jobs - Harlingen Valley Morning Star (August 27, 2010)
Renewable energy: A $2 Billion Opportunity for Texas - Corpus Christi Caller-Times (August 25, 2010)
Panhandle’s Green Economy Comes to Life - Amarillo Globe-News (August 24, 2010)
Study Shows Clean Energy Would Mean Big Boost for West Texas Economy - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal (August 24, 2010)
Southeast Texas leaders see future in renewable energy - Beaumont Enterprise (August 18, 2010)
Local Business and Civic Leaders Discuss Renewable Energy - KXXV-TV Waco (August 16, 2010)
Renewables Could Add Tens of Thousands of Jobs in Texas - (Billy Hamilton) Smart Power Community National (August 16, 2010)
Report predicts big benefits for green industry in Texas - News 8 Austin (August 16, 2010)