Blog – Relief for Low-Income Households
Relief for Low-Income Households BLOG POST | MARCH 30, 2020 By: Jacquie Moss, TEPRI Research Fellow At TEPRI, we are keenly aware of how financial insecurity exacerbates health, stress, food insecurity, and vulnerability to crises. As the COVID-19 crisis rapidly unfolds, we are committed to keeping track of how the COVID-19 pandemic is compounding energy […]
How We Can Help
Dear TEPRI Community, We hope this note finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy. As we watch our daily news feed, the sobering realities of the COVID-19 pandemic are becoming starker and more alarmingly clear, while its long-term effects feel less certain and increasingly troubling. We are acutely aware that as the pandemic […]
News from TEPRI
Dear Friends of TEPRI, Thank you all for your continued support of our work to inspire lasting energy solutions for low-income communities across Texas. This newsletter contains several exciting updates from TEPRI that would not be possible without the engagement of this strong network. We are proud of each of our accomplishments shared in our […]
TEPRI 2020 Outlook
Friends of TEPRI, The radically-evolving energy sector presents us with the opportunity and the responsibility to ensure we serve those among us who are most vulnerable. Our mission at Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute is to inspire lasting solutions for low-income communities, and our research, data, and expertise give leaders the insight they need to […]
Newsletter – Entering A New Decade
Dear Friends of TEPRI, As the year comes to a close, our team here at TEPRI is reflecting on the progress we’ve made. 2019 was our strongest year yet, and we look forward to continued growth in 2020. We’re pleased to highlight six of our accomplishments from this year: 1. Launched the Energy Poverty Clearinghouse […]
Blog – Low-Income Community Solar
Low-Income Community Solar BLOG POST | NOVEMBER 20, 2019 By: Dana Harmon, TEPRI Executive Director Access to solar energy is out of reach for many low-income households due to high upfront costs, lower rates of home ownership, or poor housing conditions. However, community solar circumvents many traditional barriers to access by allowing participants a share […]
Newsletter – Embracing Cooler Weather
Dear Friends of TEPRI, I hope you are all staying warm and enjoying the cooler fall weather in Texas. “Energy is central to nearly every major challenge and opportunity the world faces today. Be it for jobs, security, climate change, food production or increasing incomes, access to energy for all is essential.” This excerpt from […]
Blog – The Falling Cost of Electricity, Jevons Paradox, and Energy Poverty
The Falling Cost of Electricity, Jevons Paradox, and Energy Poverty BLOG POST | OCTOBER 30, 2019 By: Emery Wolf, TEPRI Research Analyst While the price of electricity is something most of us think about occasionally, looking forward to predict electricity prices of the future is something that is difficult to contemplate. Costs of electricity have […]
Newsletter – Making Progress Toward Our Goals
Dear Friends of TEPRI, We recently conducted a review of our 2019-2021 Strategic Plan to assess this year’s growth toward our mission. We are happy to report that we are making good progress on all three of our major goals: to improve energy service and support to LMI households; to reduce LMI energy burdens; and […]
TEPRI’s Presentation for CELC Webinar: Energy + Equity
On Thursday, September 26, TEPRI presented our “Building a Better Understanding of Texas Low-Income Communities and Energy” findings for a City Efficiency Leadership Council (CELC) Webinar. The CELC webinar, entitled “Energy + Equity,” covered the ins and outs of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Clean Energy for Low-Income Communities Accelerator (CELICA) Toolkit and Low-income Energy […]
