2020 has been a year unlike any other and with the presence of COVID-19 still looming, celebrating the holidays we love may look different for many of us. Being environmentally conscious is still important, so whether you’re celebrating a socially distanced family Thanksgiving or preparing to shop for holiday gifts, there are steps you can take to protect our air quality and the environment. Check out these tips on how to have a safe and eco-friendly Thanksgiving. Go Virtual Instead of hosting a large family gathering this year, consider hosting a virtual one. It’s safe and limits unnecessary exposure to COVID-19. You’ll still get to chat with your loved ones and enjoy all your favorite Than
NCTCOG is working on a project to better understand health-related air quality impacts attributed to the transportation sector. As part of this project, NCTCOG is convening a task force of government representatives, health officials, academic representatives, and air quality experts to evaluate regional data that may indicate where additional air quality improvement is needed. It will also seek to address concerns over localized air pollution, with a focus on transportation sources. Through this task force, NCTCOG hopes to facilitate peer exchange and evaluate where more work associated with the health implications of traffic-related air pollution is needed. For more information regarding t
Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program (TxVEMP) is now accepting applications for the purchase and installation of Level 2 charging equipment for light-duty zero emission vehicles in the State of Texas. Eligible Activities: Purchase and installation of new light-duty electric vehicle Level 2 charging equipment. Funding is available statewide for equipment installed: • in a public place, workplace, or multi-unit dwelling (i.e. not located at a private residential dwelling that is not a multi-unit dwelling in Texas); and • at a site without existing light-duty electric charging services or to expand the number of vehicles that may be serviced at an existing site. Funding Availabilit
Under Texas Health and Safety Code §388.005(c), all political subdivisions, state agencies and institutes of higher education in an ozone non-attainment area or an affected county are required to establish a goal to reduce electricity consumption by at least five percent each year. Each political subdivision must submit a report annually to SECO regarding the entity's progress and efforts to meet the five percent annual reduction goal. 2020 reports will not be due until February 1, 2021, and will cover CALENDAR year 2020. The reporting form for 2020 is not yet available. The reporting process is undergoing some modifications. For updates on the Local Government Energy Report and program,
