Thread by @douglewinenergy

Meeting focused on #energyefficiency just started. Cmsr Jackson will speak in a minute. When she was introduced, Chair Lake said she would focus on EE. The agenda for the mtg is below. Discussion @ 1pm of potential rule changes to the programs. #txlege
interchange.puc.texas.gov/Documents/3857…

https://twitter.com/PUCTX/status/1582355893051457537

In 2021, Texas' energy efficiency programs saved 775GWh at a cost of 1.5c per kWh. Average cost of energy in Texas is ~10x that amount. Unfortunately, our programs are tiny relative to other states.
The report is here: interchange.puc.texas.gov/search/documen…
#txlege #txenergy #energytwitter

#Energyefficiency programs in Texas are highly cost effective, saving customers $3.80 for every $1 spent in 2021.

Crazy idea, just spitballing here, but maybe we should, I don't know, do more of it? Maybe we could, dare to dream, reach the average state's savings level?
#txlege

Worth nothing Cost of New Entry for a gas combustion turbine in ERCOT according to the Independent Market Monitor is ~$100 kW/year.

Cost of energy efficiency ranges between $10-15 per kW/year.
#txenergy

Good to see Commissioner @KJackson_TX is staying around and listening to all the presentations. #Energyefficiency desperately needs Commissioner level leadership. She said we need to follow the data to improve policy and need to do more to include the public. Agree 100%. #txlege

Good presentation from @oncor on making it easier to qualify low income individuals & families to qualify for EE programs. They worked with @TXenergypoverty to create a simplified tool. Huge need for EE in low income communities, see below. #txlege
texasclimatenews.org/2022/03/08/mil…