New Report: Gas Pipeline Giant, Kelcy Warren, Inflated Politicians With $2.7 Million
January 31, 2017
Pipeline billionaire Kelcy Warren and Energy Transfer Partners has given almost $900,000 to Governor Greg Abbott. He now sits, unconfimed by the Texas Senate, on the Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission.
Legislature Takes On Bathrooms and Budgets
January 26, 2017
Earlier this month, the Texas Legislature convened for the 85th time and, as always, it seems that we are in for an interesting ride. To kick off the session, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, with the help of Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham, Victoria...
Conserving Water… the SWIFT Way
January 20, 2017
There have been quite a few stories in the news of cities in Texas and around the country dealing with water issues stemming from old and leaky pipes. While maintaining a safe water distribution system can be a costly endeavor, the Texas Water...
San Antonio, We're Hiring!
January 19, 2017
Do you care about clean energy? Are you interested in recruiting, mobilizing and organizing leaders to strengthen clean energy and improve air quality in the San Antonio area? We have the job for you!
SPEER Summit 2017 - Feb 7-8 in Austin
January 9, 2017
The South-central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource doesn't just have the coolest name in energy efficiency - SPEER - it is also the hub for knowledge and expertise on energy efficiency for utilities and energy providers in Texas and...
Sierra Club Statement on Corpus Christi Water Crisis
December 16, 2016
Late Wednesday evening, it was discovered that up to 24 gallons of a toxic chemical has leaked into Corpus Christi’s drinking water.
Water Utilities Can Help Texas Conservation Efforts
December 6, 2016
Ensuring Texas will have water to meet the needs of humans and wildlife is a huge challenge. Fortunately, we can all play a role in reaching that goal because conserving water is one of the cheapest and most effective tools we have to protect our...
Sunset Commission Bows Down to Oil and Gas - Makes Only Modest Proposal For Railroad Commission Reform
December 1, 2016
Last August, in a public meeting that lasted all day, hundreds of Texans spoke out that the Railroad Commission was not properly regulating the oil and gas industry and not respecting private property rights. Texans from all around the state came...
Talk is Cheap! San Antonio Needs to Act on Climate Change
November 30, 2016
The City Of San Antonio is turning its focus to longterm sustainability. How do their plans so far fare? How much further can they go?