Back-to-School Lessons in Sustainability
It’s about time for the school year to start up again, and that means it’s time to revisit a few lessons in family friendly sustainability as we get back into the swing of things. Whether it’s encouraging sustainable clean air habits in students, family, or friends, here are some ways to take sustainable habits into the school year. Clean Air Action Day Every clean air action you choose has an impact, Clean Air Action Day happens on August 4, 2021, and we’re inviting you to
Renewables Aggregation Cohort Opportunity
To engage and support peer exchange and collaboration on environmental and sustainability initiatives, the North Texas RISE Coalition would like to make you aware of the following opportunity. As local governments and institutions set ambitious renewable energy goals, on-site solar installations and utility solutions may not help them in meeting or exceeding those goals. The World Resources Institute (WRI) and RMI have developed a cohort to offer free workshops, tools, resour
LED Lighting Retrofit Funding Opportunities for Public Schools
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA)’s State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) has released two funding opportunities for K-12 Independent School Districts (ISDs). Details are as follows: Public School Exterior LED Lighting Retrofits Provides reimbursable grants to assist public K-12 ISDs to replace existing lighting with LED lighting. Applicants will provide 20% of the awarded application amount; the maximum reimbursable grant is $50,000. Applications are due August 6,
EV Charging and LED Lighting Funding Opportunities for Local and County Governments
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA)’s State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) has released two funding opportunities for local and county governments. Details are as follows: Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation Provides reimbursable grants to assist local and county governments by financing installations of level 2 electric vehicles charging stations behind local and county government owned meters. Charging stations must be purchased and owned by the
August Air Quality Health Task Force Meeting
NCTCOG initiated a regional collaborative effort in response to requests received from North Texas local governments concerning the impact of air pollution on public health, specifically transportation-related air pollution. The task force is made up of government representatives, health officials, academic representatives, and air quality experts who meet on a quarterly basis to address concerns over localized air pollution. For more details visit North Central Texas Council
Beat the Heat, The Right Way
The summer heat has officially arrived, and it’s only going to get hotter moving forward, which means it’s time to revisit ways to conserve water and energy while staying cool. As temperatures rise during the summer months, the amount of ground level ozone rises as pollutants interact with sunlight, creating a dangerous environment for everyone. Because of this, it’s important to reduce the amount of pollutants we contribute, especially for those with respiratory issues. Symp
Renewables Aggregation Cohort Opportunity
To engage and support peer exchange and collaboration on environmental and sustainability initiatives, the North Texas RISE Coalition would like to make you aware of the following opportunity. As local governments and institutions set ambitious renewable energy goals, on-site solar installations and utility solutions may not help them in meeting or exceeding those goals. The World Resources Institute (WRI) and RMI have developed a cohort to offer free workshops, tools, resour
Clean Vehicle Technologies Available for Testing
Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities (DFWCC) would like to announce the availability of clean vehicle technologies for borrow through their program, Try and Drive Alternative! The directory of clean vehicle technologies available for borrowing can be accessed from the Try and Drive Alternative website. As of May 18, 2021, available technologies include: Battery Electric Terminal Tractor from Lonestar Specialty Vehicles Battery Electric Vehicles Model 6-8 from Peterbilt Chevy Bolt f
Diesel Emissions Reductions Call for Projects
North Central Texas Council of Governments has three calls for projects (CFPs) open with approximately $2.4 million remaining in grant funding for diesel emissions reduction projects! The next application deadline for all three CFPs is Friday July 9, 2021, 5 p.m. Project details are as follows: ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS North Texas Freight Terminal Electrification (NTFTE) 2020 CFP: Private freight terminals or distribution centers primarily receiving heavy-duty truck TRUs and trail
