Texas Climate & Energy
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Texas is the largest energy-producing and energy-consuming state in the nation. Texas produces more electricity than any other state, generating almost twice as much as Florida, the second-highest electricity-producing state. Thus, Texas has a disproportionate impact on the ability of the U.S. and the global community to mitigate climate change. Texas also can be an energy justice leader, ensuring that energy production doesn’t harm vulnerable communities, and energy is available even to the marginalized.
Light and Life
Using the Public Utility Commission of Texas Sunset Review to Safeguard Texans’ Health and Wellbeing
The upcoming 2022-2023 Sunset review of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, offers a unique opportunity for Texas lawmakers to advance public health in the Lone Star State.
NEWS + LATEST UPDATES
Climate Action: The Path of Hope
Texas Impact announces the release of a groundbreaking climate change study guide for faith communities. The Path of Hope: A Study on Climate Action for Faith Communities is a small group, discussion-based series that leads even first-time climate advocates into...
So You’ve Got Climate Change: Living In A Warmer World
The diagnosis is in: we have climate change. Learn what that means for us from renowned scientist, Dr. Camille Parmesan, and explore ways to take action with our 6-part video series.
Should the Texas Electric Grid be Interconnected?
The anniversary of Winter Storm Uri brought significant anxiety for consumers, advocates, and energy experts—especially with this year’s February cold weather event. With the passage of Senate Bill 2 & Senate Bill 3, the Texas Legislature and the PUCT had the...
Time & Treasure Hurricane Harvey Report
Time and Treasure- Faith-Based Hurricane Harvey Response by Bee Moorhead on Scribd
Policy Primer: Public Utilities and Public Health
Light and Life: Using the Public Utility Commission of Texas Sunset Review to Safeguard Texans' Health and Wellbeing a primer by Texas Impact sponsored by Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. OVERVIEW When Texans think about health and health equity,...
Ready to Help Fix the Grid?
Paul Martin on the Insurance Industry and Climate Change
Paul Martin, Vice-President for State Relations at the Reinsurance Association of America, explains the insurance industry's increasing concerns related to climate change, and discusses how Texans can build local climate resilience while advocating for climate change...
Cyrus Reed on Climate Change and Winter Storm Uri
Cyrus Reed, Ph.D. Conservation Director of the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club, explains the connections between climate change; the failure of the Texas electric grid during Winter Storm Uri; and the upcoming sunset review of the Public Utility Commission of...
Global Religious Service Database
Migration is a complex global issue that can be influenced from any number of factors such as climate resilience, economic stability and the presence of conflict. We have created a database that demonstrates what major religious organizations are involved in global or...
After 2021’s Winter Storm, Grid Uncertainty Continues
In February 2021, the Texas electric grid experienced one of its biggest reliability challenges from the impact of Winter Storm Uri. This storm left millions of Texans without power and water for several days, imposing physical, emotional, and financial trauma on the...