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Senate Bill 5

What You Need to Know About Texas Senate Bill 5
The passage of Senate Bill 5 (SB5) by the 77th Texas Legislature introduced a sweeping change in the state’s approach to clean air and energy efficiency. The bill was enacted in 2001 to assist the state in complying with the federal Clean Air Act and contains [...]

Energy Legislation

Texas Energy Legislation
Over the last several sessions, a number of important bills have been passed relating to energy conservation and renewables. This section provides a recap of those bills and their relevance to current concerns. Included in each section are highlights and links to Senate Bill 5 and Senate Bill 7.

The Energy Glossary

Glossary of Energy Terms
Alternative Fuels – Alternative fuels are being used today in place of gasoline and diesel fuel made from petroleum. The U.S. Department of Energy classifies the following fuels as “alternative fuels”: Biodiesel, electricity, ethanol, hydrogen, methanol, natural gas, propane, p-series, and solar energy. Using these alternative fuels can help our nation reduce [...]

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The Metropolitan Partnership for Energy (MPE) works to increase San Antonio’s energy efficiency and sustainability by providing the region with energy leadership, education and expertise. In response to population growth, increasing pollution, and the need for energy security, MPE promotes sound energy policy, renewable alternatives to [...]