September 24-25, 2009 - A conference in Houston will explore energy, transportation, water, and food nationally and in the Texas Triangle
The projections differ significantly from previous reports and indicate that peak oil may be near.
The June 2009 report summarized and provides charts on Houston's current economic trends, and data from preceding years.
With the House and Governor's approval, Texas may soon have a statewide incentives program for expanding solar power.
A Houston Economic Indicators May 15 email update from the Greater Houston Partnership highlights inflation figures and new auto sales in the Houston region.
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The revised Wasman-Markey bill would call for a 17% reduction in greenhouse emissions by 2020 and create certain free cap-and-trade allowances for 10-15 years.
Wind power installations worldwide increased by 29 percent in 2008, with the US leading in cumulative capacity and electricity generation.
According to several transportation experts, the US transportation system will change dramatically by 2050, emphasizing transit and urban development.
The numbers are consistent with other reports, which indicate that vehicle miles are down and that US gasoline consumption may have hit its peak.
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