A small town in southern Denmark has found a highly efficient way to heat its homes: by capturing and storing energy from the sun. This is part of a series about global and local efforts to conserve energy and limit pollution through energy efficiency.
Energy
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Economy
This energy technology gets no respect at all — but it’s cutting carbon
Sometimes called the “Rodney Dangerfield” of the energy industry, the district energy concept has fueled Denmark’s shift from fossil fuels. Energy efficiency advocates want to encourage more district energy projects in Texas.
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Economy
1 energy crisis, 2 futures: How Denmark and Texas answered a challenge
Facing the Arab oil embargo of the 1970s, Denmark shifted from fossil fuels. Texas responded differently. Here’s a look at how things went for each.
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Energy
Feds sue to block acquisition of Dallas nuclear waste company
The U.S. Justice Department is suing to block the acquisition of Dallas-based Waste Control Specialists, which wants to expand the nuclear waste dump it operates in West Texas.
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New in Trib+Water: New worries about sea-level rise
In this week’s edition of the Trib+Water newsletter: A new study stokes sea-level rise fears, major water conference planned for January and an interview with Collins K. Balcombe of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
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Energy
Opposition to Dakota Access pipeline boils over in Austin
Hundreds protested at the Capitol on Tuesday, one of several demonstrations across the country against the oil pipeline being built by Dallas-based Energy Transfer Partners.
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Energy
Feds: More recoverable oil in West Texas than previously thought
The U.S. Geological Survey estimates that producers could tap some 20 billion more barrels of oil from under the Midland area. It’s the agency’s largest discovery of recoverable crude ever.
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Energy
How will Texas energy — and environment — fare under Trump?
President-elect Donald Trump may be seen as a boon for fossil fuels and a burden for renewables. But energy experts and clean energy groups say his victory may not be a win for Texas oil and gas — or a totally bad thing for wind and solar.
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Energy
Sunset panel passes on Railroad Commission name change
The Texas Sunset Advisory Commission on Thursday snubbed several recommendations meant to enhance the Railroad Commission of Texas’ efficiency and environmental regulatory functions.
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Energy
Texas Libertarians clinch ballot access, Greens fall short
Libertarians on Tuesday earned a spot on Texas’ next general election ballot. The Green Party must seek another route.
