Energy Opportunities Coalition
TEPRI developed a state-wide Coalition to explore and launch cross-collaboration opportunities that maximize the impacts from dispersed funding sources to create clean energy opportunities that aid in the COVID-19 response and economic recovery efforts and beyond.
Pathways for DERs to Reduce Energy Burdens in Low-Income Households – Harris County Full Report
Our report, “Pathways for DERs to Reduce Energy Burdens in Low-Income Households: Harris County”, is now officially available online for free, as a part of the American Council for Energy-Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) 2020 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings’ Panel 13: Energy Efficiency and Equity.
Blog – Lived Experiences of Winter Storm Uri
TEPRI launched a survey to 953 participants that aimed to gauge how households across Texas and across the income spectrum were impacted by the storm and to understand the lingering effects, such as increased anxiety about bills or damage to their residence.
Blog – Same Storm, Different Boats
Last week’s storm exposed vulnerabilities in our energy system that most of us considered unimaginable. Many of us, along with our loved ones, experienced first-hand what energy insecurity feels like, and there are collective calls from all sides to figure out what we must do to make sure we never suffer such systemic failure again.
News from TEPRI – December 2020
Dear Friends of TEPRI, Our team sends you warm wishes for a peaceful and healthy holiday season. As we reflect on the tough year that has been 2020, it’s helpful to also remind ourselves of the progress we’ve made together. I am very proud of the great work being done by our team at TEPRI, […]
News – NPR Texas Standard
TEPRI spoke to NPR’s Texas Standard on increased energy insecurity as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
News from TEPRI – October 2020
Dear Friends of TEPRI, As the pandemic wears on, we strengthen our resolve to deliver timely research and analysis that helps you make informed decisions about how to help serve the energy needs of those disproportionately impacted by this crisis. As you’ll see from the updates below, our team is working diligently to develop and launch […]
Blog – Texas ERP Ends, LIHEAP Available to Help
As of October 1, 2020, disconnections for nonpayment may resume for Texas residential retail electric customers. The COVID-19 Electricity Relief Program (ERP) has been helping unemployed customers of Retail Electric Providers (REPs) by providing protection from disconnections for nonpayment. At a time such as this crisis, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is our nation’s first line of defense to address utility crisis, stabilize households, and address significant arrearages.
Blog – Thoughtfully Measuring Energy Poverty
Thoughtfully Measuring Energy Poverty BLOG POST | AUGUST 17, 2020 By: Dana Harmon, Executive Director Identifying the populations suffering from energy poverty is not simple. A growing body of work, including our own, has shown the complexities of both finding and engaging people who may be best served by energy interventions. Researchers and practitioners often […]
Blog – PUCT ERP Summer Relief
PUCT ERP Summer Relief BLOG POST | JULY 25, 2020 By: Jacquie Moss, TEPRI Research Fellow UPDATE (8/17): This post has been updated to reflect the latest information regarding the PUCT ERP. See the addendum below for additional details. On July 16, the Texas Public Utility Commission voted to extend the state’s Electricity Relief Program […]
