No Regrets Strategies
The following proposed strategies were submitted to the Texas Comptroller’s office by third-parties in connection with Senate Bill 184 passed by the 81st Texas Legislature, relating to “no regrets” greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategies. The Comptroller’s office assumes no legal interest in or ownership of the submitted proposals or the related views, opinions, concepts, or processes expressed therein. The Comptroller’s office does not endorse and has not approved of these proposals for purposes of SB 184; however, as required by the bill, the agency, along with an advisory committee consisting of representatives from the Railroad Commission, the Commission on Environmental Quality, the Department of Agriculture, the General Land Office, and the University of Texas Bureau of Economic Geology, is in the process of analyzing each strategy to determine whether it could result in a financial cost to consumers or businesses in this state. In conducting this analysis, the bill requires the agency to consider the total net costs that may occur over the life of each proposed strategy.
Public comments have been received and are being reviewed by the advisory committee. If you would like additional details contact us.
- 500 MW Non-Wind RPS
- Appliance Efficiency Standards
- Carbon Intensity Standard for Cement Manufacturers
- Closed Loop Storage Tank Degassing
- Community Infrastructure
- Comprehensive Climate Policy – Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Energy Efficiency program
- Comprehensive Climate policy – Climate Change Agreement (CCA) program
- Comprehensive Climate Policy Framework - Overview
- Dimming/Daylight Harvesting Fluorescent Ballasts
- Electrical Devices and Small Appliances
- Electricity Pumping Cost and Greenhouse Gasses (GHGs)
- Electricity Reduction Program 32,000 GWH reduced
- Energy Efficiency Goals Investor-Owned Utilities
- Environmental Defense Fund Proposals (EDF) – Overview
- Existing Low-Income Homes
- Existing Non-Low-Income Homes
- Existing private commercial buildings
- GHG Feebate Program in Lieu of GHG Standards
- GHG Leak Reduction from Oil and Gas Transmission
- Government buildings
- Heavy-Duty Vehicle GHG Emission Reduction (Aerodynamic Efficiency)
- HVAC Line Guide
- Increase Combined Heat and Power Use
- Industrial Boiler Efficiency
- Industrial Sector Energy Efficiency
- Landfill Gas to Energy Incentives
- Light-Duty Vehicle GHG Standards
- Lighting and Major Appliances
- Local Government Actions and Targets (Vehicle Miles Traveled Reduction)
- Low Carbon Fuel Standard
- Low Friction Oil
- Medium and Heavy-duty Vehicle Hybridization
- Mileage-Based Insurance
- Natural Gas Reduction Programs (800 Million Therms saved)
- New Homes
- Office and non-commercial devices
- Pay-As-You-Drive Car Insurance
- Point of Sale Energy Retrofits
- Privately owned new buildings
- Reduce Methane Emissions From the Exploration and Production of Oil and Gas
- Refinery Energy Efficiency Process Improvement
- Refinery Flare Recovery Process Improvements
- Residential Refrigeration Early Retirement Program
- Revolving Loan Fund PACE
- Shortened or Alternative Work Weeks
- Solar Reflective Automotive Paint and Window Glazing
- Stationary Internal Combustion Engine Electrification
- Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) for Black Particles
- Tire Pressure Program
- Tire Tread Program
- Updating Statewide Energy Codes for New Buildings
- Utility Energy Efficiency Programs
- Waste Reduction in Concrete Use
- Water Efficiency in Public Schools
- Water Efficiency in State Buildings and Facilities:
- Zero Energy Homes