Negotiations with CenterPoint Lead to Energy Rate Decrease for Houstonians
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) issued its final order approving an electricity rate reduction for customers.
Entergy Texas’ Orange County Advanced Power Station Transforms SE Texas’ Energy Future
Construction of the state-of-the-art facility, designed to generate 1,215 megawatts of power, is more than 60% complete overall.
Environmental Partners Receive Entergy Grants
Entergy’s Environmental Initiatives Fund identifies projects or programs that improve the environment by reducing emissions, protecting natural resources, and restoring wetlands and forests.
Railroad Commission of Texas Issues First Permit for Geothermal Well
The Railroad Commission of Texas issued its first permit for a deep geo-pressured, geothermal well to Sage Geosystems in Atascosa County, Texas.
CenterPoint Energy Deploys Advanced Mobile Leak Detection Technology
The Picarro Advanced Mobile Leak Detection System allows CenterPoint crews to find and fix potential natural gas leaks faster, reducing methane emissions and enhancing system safety.
Entergy Texas Partners with Kinder Morgan, Golden Pass LNG to ‘Fuel Southeast Texas Growth’
Entergy Texas reached a landmark transportation agreement with Kinder Morgan to secure natural gas supply, supporting the rapid industrial, commercial and residential growth in the region.
ExxonMobil Executes Largest CO2 Offshore Storage Site in the US with Texas General Land Office
The ExxonMobil Corporation made history in October 2024 by securing the largest CO2 offshore storage site in the United States with the Texas General Land Office (GLO).
Breaking Barriers: How Technology is Empowering Minority Subcontractors in Construction and Energy
This article explores actionable ways tech innovations are reshaping the playing field and empowering small, diverse businesses across construction, energy, and related sectors.
Port Houston Awarded $25M Grant by Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration
The Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, that Port Houston was awarded nearly $25 million in grant funding.
Texas Oil and Natural Gas Industry Sets $27.3B Record in Paid State and Local Taxes, State Royalties
The Texas oil and natural gas industry paid $27.3 billion in state and local taxes and state royalties in fiscal year (FY) 2024–the highest total in Texas history.
Maximize Profitability with 45L and 179D Tax Credits: A Strategic Guide for Builders and Developers
Partnering with companies focused on energy-efficient solutions can offer long-term financial rewards, operational savings, and environmental benefits. One of the most compelling incentives driving this shift is the 45L Tax Credit and various energy efficiency rebate programs.
Austin City Council Unanimously Adopts Austin Energy’s Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan
The Austin City Council unanimously adopted Austin Energy’s Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2035.
RRC Adopts New Oil and Gas Waste Management Rules
The Railroad Commission of Texas adopted an overhaul of rules regulating oil and gas waste management facilities in the state.
Oil and Natural Gas Operational Preparations and Record Production Keep Texas Winter Ready
The Texas Oil & Gas Association is highlighting extensive industry preparations to ensure the reliable production and transportation of oil and natural gas during winter.
Gilbane Leads in Sustainability as a Top Green Contractor
The number seven ranking underscores Gilbane’s commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship in the construction industry.
UH Researchers Part of $3.3M Project to Improve Undergrounding Electric Power Lines
The U.S. Department of Energy launched an ARPA-E Program called GOPHURRS, which stands for Grid Overhaul with Proactive, High-speed Undergrounding for Reliability, Resilience, and Security and allocated $34 million for 12 projects across 11 states.
Shell Completes Sale of Sinco Pipeline System and Colex Terminal to Edgewater Midstream
This transaction underscores Shell’s commitment to optimizing its operations and reducing its environmental footprint while enabling companies like Edgewater Midstream to strengthen their strategic capabilities in the energy sector.
Entergy Texas Receives Community Award from Global Energy Transition
Entergy Texas was honored to receive the 2024 Heroes of the Community Award presented by Global Energy Transition for the second year in a row.
bp Completes Acquisition of Remaining Interest in Lightsource bp
bp completed its acquisition of the remaining interest in Lightsource bp, a leading developer and operator of utility-scale solar and battery storage assets.
Austin Energy to Launch Initiative to Elevate City’s Clean Energy Future
Austin Energy is set to launch an initiative that will elevate the city’s clean energy future this December.