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Texas is a large state with a wealth of energy resources. It leads the nation in energy production, providing more than one-fifth of the country’s domestically produced energy. Second only to Alaska in total land area, Texas stretches about 800 miles at its widest points, east to west and north to south, and crude oil and natural gas fields are present across much of that expanse.
The searchable Energy Storage Legislation Database displays information in interactive maps and charts, tracking state activity from 2017 to the present.
The National Conference of State Legislatures tracks environment and natural resources bills that have been introduced in the 50 states, territories and Washington, D.C.
The Nonpoint Source Management Program outlines Texas’ comprehensive strategy to protect and restore waters across the state impacted by nonpoint source pollution. This strategy is implemented by utilizing voluntary, regulatory, financial, and technical assistance approaches, while working with a multitude of partners, to achieve a balanced program. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides grant funding to Texas to implement the components and goals set forth in the Texas Nonpoint Source Management Program.
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) latest coal data, the 36.7 million short tons of coal consumed in Indiana during 2019 was more than any state in the nation besides Texas and North Dakota. Indiana accounted for 6.5% of the total coal consumed in the United States in 2019.
The First Street Foundation Flood Model represents the culmination of decades of research and development made possible by building upon existing knowledge and frameworks regularly referenced in the identification of flood risk.
Between 2017 and 2019, Texas experienced 14 severe storms, two tropical cyclones, two floods, and one drought. The damages of each event led to losses of at least $1 billion.
The following are state resources specifically to aid Texas residents in the recovery process following Hurricane Laura.
Texas is vulnerable to increasing heat, sea level rise, and severe storms which threaten agricultural and economic productivity and human health
TREIA is a multi-disciplinary network of individuals and organizations working together to understand and deliver on member priorities; increase renewable energy across Texas; grow the local and state economy; and, create jobs. Our industry stakeholders are involved in a diverse portfolio of renewable energy solutions including but not limited to: solar, wind, biomass, biofuel, energy efficiency, geothermal, hydro, ocean, and energy storage which provide balanced solutions and input to challenges facing our industry.