NEWS
news Climate change, costly disasters sent Texas homeowner insurance rates skyrocketing this year
Texas rates have increased 22% on average so far in 2023, twice the national rate.
The Texas Tribune - 11-30-2023
news San Antonio City Council approves spending $30 million on a massive solar panel project
The San Antonio City Council approved a $30 million contract with Big Sun Solar for a solar panel project.
KENS5 - 11-09-2023
news City Council Approves Largest Municipal On-Site Solar Project in Texas
The largest on-site solar project by a local Texas Government has been approved by the San Antonio City Council.
City of San Antonio - 11-09-2023
news San Antonio City Council approves $31M for largest municipal solar project in Texas
The San Antonio City Council approved the largest of its kind municipal solar project.
TPR - 11-09-2023
news San Antonio receives ‘Tree City of the World’ designation
San Antonio is the first city in Texas to earn the achievement.
KSAT - 10-20-2023
news Far fewer monarch butterflies are migrating through Texas this spring
The number of monarchs that spent the winter in Mexico dropped significantly.
Mose Buchele - 04-11-2023
news US energy officials release strategy to boost offshore wind
The US Energy Department said Wednesday it has a new strategy to meet the goal of vastly expanding offshore wind energy
Jennifer McDermott - 03-29-2023
news How climate change is throwing off key timing for wildflowers and trees in spring
Climate change is altering spring growing conditions, and plant life is changing along with it.
PBS - 03-24-2023
news $700M in Grants for Local EV Chargers Announced
The Biden administration opened up applications for $700 million in grants for local governments to install EV chargers
Daniel C. Vock - 03-24-2023
news WWF's Earth Hour launches the Biggest Hour For Earth
Give an Hour for Earth by spending 60 minutes doing something - anything - positive for our planet.
Earth Hour - 03-16-2023
news San Antonio cement site commissions 17,800MWh solar power plant
Alamo Cement Company has commissioned its new 17,800MWh solar power plant at its San Antonio cement plant in Texas.
GLOBAL CEMENT STAFF - 03-15-2023
news Inflation Reduction Act Invests Over $120 Million in Proven Projects to Advance Climate Resilience, Conservation and Equity
Interior today announced a more than $120 million investment from the Inflation Reduction Act
US Department of the Interior - 03-15-2023
news How One Texas Town Is Rethinking the American Lawn
The North Texas suburb of Lewisville is encouraging residents to let their lush, manicured yards grow wild.
Will McCarthy - 03-15-2023
news San Antonio Water System (SAWS) improving resiliency through purchase of Enchanted Rock generators
The San Antonio Water System will install backup power for emergency resilience.
Enchanted Rock, LLC - 03-15-2023
news Seeing Gold in Spinning Turbines: Why Texas Is Winning U.S. Renewable Race
Texas produces over double the wind-powered electricity than the second-highest state, Iowa.
Jess Thomson - 02-28-2023
news Black historic sites fading amid neglect and climate change
Hundreds of sites important to Black history are at risk of disappearing due to climate change.
Russell Contreras & Keldy Ortiz - 02-28-2023
news Microgrids Can Provide Resiliency During Extreme Weather Events
Microgrids are small, self-sustaining local power systems that provide big benefits to the communities they serve.
Sonal Patel - 02-01-2023
news Geothermal energy could be off-ramp for Texas oil
Four years of drilling for energy deep underground would be enough to build Texas a carbon-free state electric grid
Saul Elbein - 01-24-2023
news A plan to overhaul the Texas grid has set up a showdown at the state Capitol
The plan would raise prices and carbon dioxide emissions, and critics say it may not bring reliability.
Kut Mose Buchele - 01-24-2023
news Ørsted to develop 471MW Texas PV project paired with biodiversity initiative
Danish renewables developer Ørsted has unveiled plans to build a 471MW solar project in Lamar County, Texas.
Will Norman - 01-17-2023
BLOGS
blog FARMERS MARKET SAN ANTONIO – 18 BEST LOCAL, FRESH MARKETS PLACES NEAR YOU
Shopping local is a great way to lower your environmental footprint. As you plan your holiday meals or buy gifts for lov...
Kathryn Yacovodonato - 10-30-2023
blog Cool Pavement Cool Pavement Implementation
In 2021, the City of San Antonio became the first city in Texas to fight heat with the treatment, testing it on a small ...
Leslie Antunez - 04-26-2023
blog Celebrate Fiesta Responsibly and Sustainably
SAN ANTONIO (April 25,2023) — The City of San Antonio's Office of Sustainability is encouraging residents...
Leslie Antunez - 04-26-2023
blog Local Community Groups Collaborate on Climate Priorities
City of San Antonio collaborates with local community groups to gather climate prioritiesThe City of San Antonio's O...
Office of Sustainability - 01-31-2023
blog Texas Property Assessed Clean Energy (TX-PACE) Program
This month’s blog focuses on the Texas Property Assessed Clean Energy (TX-PACE) program and the historic Travis Bu...
Office of Sustainability - 03-30-2022
blog Biodiversity and Food Systems
This month the Office of Sustainability (OS) is pleased to welcome Dr. Kelly Lyons and Stephen Lucke. The topic we are d...
Office of Sustainability - 12-01-2021
blog Youth and Young Adult Engagement
This month, the Office of Sustainability (OS) is speaking with Aaron Arguello, member of the SA Climate Ready Climate Eq...
SA Office of Sustainability - 10-27-2021
blog Transportation: EV’s and Mass Transit with Rick Cavender & Kathleen “Kammy” Horne
This month, the Office of Sustainability (OS) is pleased to welcome two guests as we discuss electric vehicles and mass ...
SA Office of Sustainability - 09-30-2021
blog Workforce Development & Equity Workforce Development and Equity with James Cooper
The Office of Sustainability (OS) is excited to continue our new blog series, featuring interviews with community leader...
SA Office of Sustainability - 08-31-2021
blog Public Health Health and Climate with Dr. Adelita Cantu
Over the coming months, the Office of Sustainability (OS) will be interviewing community leaders on important issues sur...
SA Office of Sustainability - 08-03-2021
PAST EVENTS
event 10/1/2023, 03:05 pm - 10/31/2023, 12:00 am San Antonio, TX Community Dines Plant-Based This October
The San Antonio Community and several local restaurants partner to promote a plant-based dining initiative that promises...