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Shining Cities 2019: The Top U.S. Cities for Solar Energy

We ranked the top U.S. cities for solar in this year's edition of the Shining Cities report.

Get the lead out of our schools

New report grades states on protecting schoolkids from lead in drinking water.

America's top colleges for renewable energy

Report shows who's leading the transition to 100% renewable energy on campus.

Plastic pollution reaches a new low

You can now find plastic even in the deepest part of the ocean. It's time to ditch single-use consumer plastics.

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41 days to go - how the environment is faring in the #txlege

With 41 days left in the Legislative session, we’re in crunch time. The conventional wisdom is that if bills haven’t been scheduled a hearing by now, they’re likely dead. As such, let’s look at what’s still standing.  

News Release | Environment America

Statement: EPA seeks to legalize pollution via groundwater

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a new interpretation of the Clean Water Act on Monday that fails to protect against pollution that passes through groundwater before reaching our waterways. The EPA is grossly misinterpreting the Clean Water Act and putting our waters at risk by opening loopholes for pollution. This change would leave the public vulnerable to toxic pollution, as our current law

News Release

New study ranks El Paso the No. 3 solar city in Texas

AUSTIN – El Paso ranked 3rd in the state for solar energy capacity in the sixth edition of Shining Cities 2019: The Top U.S. Cities for Solar Energy, a new report by Environment Texas Research & Policy Center. The group pointed to a new solar energy bulk purchasing program available through the state and bills in the Legislature as opportunities to further boost the region’s use of solar energy.

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Webinar: Opportunities to get cities, schools and colleges to go renewable

Many of us are eager to build a greener, healthier world, one powered solely by clean, renewable energy. But with the lack of leadership at the state and federal level, we have to be creative in advancing that vision. Thankfully many cities, colleges and other institutions are making the switch to wind and solar power, but more needs to be done. Join us for a webinar to learn how you can help.

Report | Environment Texas Research and Policy Center

Shining Cities 2019

Solar power is expanding rapidly. The United States now has over 60 gigawatts (GW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity installed – enough to power nearly one in every 11 homes in America. Hundreds of thousands of Americans have invested in solar energy and millions more are ready to join them. America’s major cities have played a key role in the clean energy revolution and stand to reap tremendous benefits from solar energy.

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Energy Sage

Have you ever thought about going solar at your home or business? Environment Texas has partnered with EnergySage to make finding your local solar options easy. Find out more.