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DOE's 2030 CHP Goal

The Department of Energy issued a report in August 2009 calling for a threefold increase in nationwide CHP adoption to eventually comprise 420 GW, or 20% of the national electric capacity. Download the report

 

  


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The U.S. Department of Energy Gulf Coast Clean Energy Application Center (GC RAC) was formed to increase adoption of clean energy technologies in the states of Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. The GC RAC carries out its mission in the Gulf Coast region through technical assistance, project support, education, policy reform, and financing information. The GC RAC works closely with the Texas CHP Initiative, a business association that supports clean energy, to increase market penetration and promote clean energy policymaking.

 

The Gulf Coast Clean Energy Application Center promotes clean energy technologies in Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas through education, policy development, and project support.

 

 

Spotlight

The University of Texas at Austin's world-class, on-site CHP plant and district energy system provide electricity (88 MW), chilled water (40,000 tons), and heating (over 1,000,000 lbs./hour) to 160 campus buildings. Over the past ten years, UT-Austin has implemented over $160 million in energy efficiency upgrades that have been funded out of savings from operating efficiency improvements. Over 8 million square feet of new building space on campus has been added in the same time, yet the increase in energy efficiency and environmental emission reductions CHP and district energy systems have resulted in a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to 1977 levels. The University was one of six recipients of the Global District Energy Climate Award presented by the International Energy Agency at its November meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark. More information

 

 

Announcements

SECO Stimulus Funding: Round 2 - Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Round two of the Texas State Energy Conservation Office's Stimulus Funding opportunity under its Building Efficiency and Retrofit Program. Download application

  • Non-Mandatory Letters of Intent to Apply due 3/12/10
  • Submission of Questions due 3/12/10
  • Applications due 4/22/10
 
LSU Center Selected - Friday, February 19, 2010

The GC-RAC has selected the Louisiana State University Center for Energy Studies to help achieve its program objectives in Louisiana. The selection was made following an open Request for Qualifications. Read more

 
$4.8 Million Stimulus Grant for Mississippi Projects - Wednesday, February 10, 2010

The MIssissippi Development Authority is awarding $4.8 million in stimulus grants to service providers of energy efficiency updgrades.

 
Webinar Series Launches - Sunday, January 10, 2010

Register for one of our free webinars on the energy security provisions in HB 1831 and HB  4409 -- Texas' "Hurricane Ike" bills.

- Next webinar: March 18, 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Register

 

 
In the News: Waste Heat Recovery - Thursday, February 04, 2010
A recent article in The Nation points to the vast potential for waste energy recovery - or "gray power" - in the South in Midwest.A recent article in The Nation points to the vast potential for waste energy recovery - or "gray power" - in the South in Midwest. Full article
 
Website Transition - Sunday, January 10, 2010

Pardon our mess! We are in the middle of redesigning our website to improve navigability and facilitate more regular updates. In the process, certain content from the old site will take longer to migrate to the new site. We are aware of any deficiencies and are addressing them as quickly as we can. If you are having difficulty locating information or have any suggestions about our redesign, contact Ross Tomlin.

 
GC RAC Conducts Roadmap Workshop - Sunday, January 03, 2010

A diverse group of clean energy stakeholders and experts from all over the Gulf Coast region convened in Austin on November 18-19 to help inform the Center's strategic plan. See the Workshop event page for details and downloadable presentations.

 

Houston Advanced Research CenterU.S. Department of Energy Gulf Coast Clean Energy Application Center
4800 Research Forest Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77381

 

 

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