News from TEPRI – June 2020
Dear Friends of TEPRI, It is the responsibility of each and every one of us to play a part in dismantling systems of racism and replacing them with systems of justice. Our team at TEPRI is actively taking steps to ensure that we are standing with those fighting injustice and inequity. Unfortunately, energy poverty is yet another issue […]
TEPRI’s “Pathways for DERs to Reduce Energy Burdens” Webinar Recap
On Tuesday, May 26, 2020 TEPRI hosted a webinar entitled “Pathways for DERs to Reduce Energy Burdens.” TEPRI staff Director Dana Harmon and Erick Jones were joined by Julia Emerson from Hillcroft Group LLC, Doug Lewin from Energy Foundation, and Todd McAlister from SPEER to discuss opportunities and barriers for energy efficiency and rooftop solar in […]
TEPRI Webinar: Pathways for DERs to Reduce Energy Burdens
The Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute (TEPRI) leads the Pathways for DERs to Reduce Energy Burdens initiative to develop a roadmap for cost-efficient, inclusive, and effective pathways for rooftop solar and energy efficiency deployment in residential buildings located in low-income census tracks. This analysis and stakeholder engagement initiative is initially focused on Harris County (Houston), Texas, (with […]
TEPRI Executive Director Named University of Texas at Austin Energy Institute Fellow
The Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute (TEPRI) is proud to announce that our Executive Director, Dana Harmon, has been selected for the 2020-2021 University of Texas at Austin Energy Institute (EI) Fellowship program. At The University of Texas at Austin, one of the world’s leading research institutions, the Energy Institute (EI) is the gateway to […]
News from TEPRI – April 2020
Energy Insecurity: Why It Matters Now Unemployment associated with the COVID-19 pandemic will likely create a concerning new wave of energy insecurity among Texans. TEPRI Research Fellow, Jacquie Moss, wrote a compelling blog post about why energy insecurity is especially important now as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact low-income Texans. Check it out here. […]
Phase Health Joins TEPRI Member Collaborative
Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute (TEPRI) is excited to announce Phase Health as our newest supporting member. Phase Health was founded by two members of the University of Virginia Health system, Jeffrey Keller, Chief Innovation Officer, and Amy Salerno, Director of Community Health and Well-Being. Phase Health’s mission is to drive improved health outcomes of […]
Energy Insecurity: Why It Matters Infographic
We strive to make visible the many facets of poverty that contribute to and exacerbate energy insecurity. TEPRI Research Fellow, Jacquie Moss, made this infographic to summarize a few of the economic aspects that we see as immediately pertinent. Download the infographic here:
Blog – Energy Insecurity: Why It Matters Now
Energy Insecurity: Why It Matters Now BLOG POST | APRIL 28, 2020 By: Jacquie Moss, TEPRI Research Fellow Unemployment associated with the COVID-19 pandemic will likely create a concerning new wave of energy insecurity among Texans. According to the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), unemployment insurance (UI) claims have exceeded 900,000 in the four-week period from […]
ANB Systems to Host TEPRI for Energy Efficiency Workshop
On Wednesday, May 6th at 12pm CT, ANB Systems will host TEPRI for a workshop aimed at exploring energy efficiency applications to help communities recover from the impacts of COVID-19. WEBINAR OVERVIEW: This workshop aims to spark discussion among participants around practical applications of utility energy efficiency programs for helping communities recover and rebuild in […]
COVID-19 Emergency Relief Issue Brief
This TEPRI Issue Brief looks at current communication challenges regarding COVID-19 emergency electricity relief. Its purpose is to share relevant insights from our research and to start a conversation with stakeholders. Download the issue brief here:
