U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Distributed Energy Program
Texas — DE Information
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Resources
Natural Gas
Renewable Energy and Load Reduction
Case Studies
Examples of DE installations, arranged by technology.
Power Generation
- Renewable energy projects — A summary and full list of operating facilities in the state.
- Solar electricity
- Watts On Schools — Solar electric power installations at schools in Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana.
- Wind power — The Texas State Energy Conservation Office provides a complete list of all wind projects in Texas.
Load Reduction
- Office tower achieves 68 kBtu/sq. ft. annually with efficient lighting, occupancy sensors, and variable frequency drives on HVAC — 1100 Louisiana, Houston, Texas.
- Office tower achieves 36 kBtu/sq. ft. annually with a lighting retrofit plus power factor and voltage adjustments — 1811 Bering Office Building, Houston, Texas.
- Office tower achieves 62 kBtu/sq. ft. annually using efficient lighting, double-pane heat-reflecting windows, and variable frequency drives on HVAC — 3040 Post Oak, Houston, Texas.
Utility Contacts
Permitting and Environmental Regulations
- Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission:
- Analysis of NOx Emissions Limits for Distributed Generation in Texas, June 2002 (PDF 2.2 MB) — Report by Distributed Utility Associates on estimated impacts of various levels of NOx emissions limits on distributed generation markets in Texas.
Other Information
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