The Community Voices in Energy Survey 2.0 dashboard brings to life the lived experiences of low-income Texans navigating the energy system. This interactive tool visualizes key insights from over 6,500 survey participants across 13 regions, with a focus on affordability, reliability, and clean energy access.
Energy Vulnerability Index (EVI) – a measure of hardship beyond income alone
Behavioral and resilience indicators – including energy cutbacks, shutoff risks,
and preparedness
Program awareness and assistance gaps – highlighting where support is most needed
Interactive Mapping – explore EVI scores and equity insights by ZIP code, county, and region
Use this dashboard to compare regions, identify vulnerable communities, and inform equitable energy solutions.
*Definition:
Energy Vulnerability Index (EVI)
The EVI measures how severely households experience energy hardship—not just by cost, but by reallife impacts like cutting back on essentials, unsafe temperature settings, shutoff threats, and lack of assistance. Scores range from 0 to 4, revealing where energy insecurity is most severe.
Explore an overview of all 13 Texas regions and their key statistics. The interactive maps make it easy to visualize and compare regional data at a glance.
Access a variety of statistics through the navigation bar, including “Respondents’ Perceptions of Various Elements of Energy” and “Impacts of Energy Prices on Household Spending.” Interactive graphs reveal additional insights when hovered over or selected.
Examine EVI scores by ZIP code and demographic group to gain a deeper understanding of how energy vulnerability affects different communities.
