Studies show that we can cut our projected energy with energy efficiency, renewable energy and combined heat and power, which captures wasted energy.

The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) found that Dallas/Ft. Worth can reduce projected energy needs by 101% over the next 15 years. Peak demand can be reduced by 38% in the DFW area. This chart from ACEEE's recent study shows the measures that can be used to achieve this goal:

Citizens are urging the Public Utility Commission (PUC) to increase in the utility savings targets.

Factsheets:

• DFW Energy Efficiency Factsheet
• Coal Plants and the Wealth of Cities: What Texas Cities Can Do to Stop Coal Plants and Global Warming
• Dallas in top 10 for green power

Read ACEEE report- Role of Energy Efficiency and Onsite Renewables in Meeting Energy and Environmental Needs in the Dallas/Ft. Worth and Houston/Galveston Metro Areas

• Summary
• Full report

Dallas:

Green Building:

• Dallas Green Building Ordinance
• Talking Points for Dallas Green Building Ordinance

Media:

• Dallas Council backs 'green building' rules
  Dallas Morning News 4/10/08
• Editorial: Green building in Dallas
  Dallas Morning News 3/26/08
• Editorial: PUC should encourage solar power; Compensate homeowners with solar panels
  Dallas Morning News 3/30/08

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