City of Houston - Green Power Purchasing

December 10, 2024

Summary

In FY 2017, the City of Houston used nearly one billion kilowatt hours (kWh) of green power, which is almost 90% of their total energy consumption. The goal of the Green Power Program is to ultimately reach 100% green power. See the press release page for the latest updates. See the climate action plan for additional information.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Local
Category: Regulatory Policy
State: Texas
Incentive Type: Green Power Purchasing
Web Site: http://greenhoustontx.gov/green-power-program.html
Administrator:
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Wind (All)
Renewables % or Amount: 100% for Municipal Operations
Source: Wind, Solar

Contact

Name: Public Information
Address: City of Houston
Houston TX 77251
Phone: (713) 837-0311

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.