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Utility consumers expect meaningful and tangible action on climate change from their providers, according to a new survey

Kyra Buckley

Posted on November 12, 2021 · The survey of 34,000 utility customers in 17 countries shows growing expectations for utility providers: meaningful action on climate change, increased reliability, and options for renewable at-home power generation.

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Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey
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How the Inflation Reduction Act might affect Houston (Aug. 9, 2022)

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Posted on July 28, 2022 · The measure would spend $369 billion on energy and climate change initiatives. These include consumer tax credits and rebates for buying clean-energy vehicles and encouraging home energy efficiency.

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June 2022 was the hottest June in Houston history

Duaa Faquih

Posted on July 1, 2022 · A high-pressure ridge, effects of climate change and a lack of rain caused last month to break the record set in 2011 as Houston’s hottest June.

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