Last Updated August 27, 2021
Program Overview
Category:
Regulatory Policy
State:
Texas
Incentive Type:
Green Power Purchasing
Administrator:
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Start Date:
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Expiration Date:
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Applicable Sectors:
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Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
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Summary
As of July 2021, The City of Houston was ranked number one on the EPA Green Power Partnership Top 30 Local Government list.
The City of Houston has signed an agreement with Reliant Energy to purchase 100% of total annual expected electricity consumption (1,034,399 MWh) from renewable power for 2020-2027. Houston will power all municipal operations with renewable energy and realize $65 million in savings over the seven-year contract. For more information on Houston's commitment to sustainability and renewable energy read their climate plan. On February 22,2017, Mayor Sylvester Turner and City Council agreed to purchase an additional 20 megawatts (MW) – for a total of 50 MW of solar power. The electricity agreement solidified Houston as the nation's top municipal green power purchaser.
Economic benefits to the city include:
- Minimized exposure to electricity market price volatility
- Realized budget certainty and energy price stability with a guaranteed electricity rate
- Long term savings
- Improved air quality in Houston and Texas