http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/ Governor's Initiatives on Energy en Copyright 2012 2012-05-02T22:31:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/17182/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/17182/#When:15:12:00Z Gov. Rick Perry announced that The Dow Chemical Co. will create 150 new jobs and $1.7 billion in capital investment with the location of a hydrocarbon cracker in Brazoria County. The governor was joined by Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, Dow CEO and Chairman Andrew Liveris and lawmakers, where he announced the state is investing $1 million through the Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) to close the deal on this project. Economy, Economic Development, Jobs, Texas Enterprise Fund, Energy, Natural Gas 2012-04-19T15:12:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/17092/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/17092/#When:19:16:00Z Gov. Rick Perry issued a statement regarding a ruling by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) disapproval of TCEQ's Pollution Control Project Standard Permit. The court ruling directs the EPA to quickly reconsider its disapproval, after determining that the EPA acted "arbitrarily and capriciously". 10th Amendment, EPA (see energy, clean air & economy also), Economy, Energy, Environment, Clear Air 2012-03-28T19:16:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/17039/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/17039/#When:21:27:00Z Gov. Rick Perry today toured the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) facility and met with energy officials to discuss plans for meeting Texas' rising demand for electricity. While the state's business-friendly environment has encouraged investment that has led to sufficient generation and transmission capacity for the near term, Texas' continued growth is likely to require expanded capacity in the years to come. Energy, Renewable Energy (Mark "Environment" also), Environment 2012-03-14T21:27:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/16915/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/16915/#When:16:23:00Z Gov. Rick Perry has reappointed four members to the Texas Bioenergy Policy Council for terms to expire Jan. 1, 2014. The council unifies Texas' agricultural, energy and research strengths to foster development in the bioenergy industry, and create next-generation biofuels energy research and economic development. Agriculture, Economy, Economic Development, Energy, Environment, Bio fuels 2012-02-07T16:23:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/noteworthy/16890/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/noteworthy/16890/#When:21:53:00Z Six years after its creation, the Texas Emerging Technology Fund is hard at work in laboratories throughout the state and on display in marketplaces across the world, pointing the way to the future of our economy as well as the future of the ways we’ll live, work, diagnose and heal. Education, Higher Education, Energy, Economic Development, Emerging Technology Fund 2012-01-30T21:53:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/16817/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/16817/#When:23:26:00Z Gov. Rick Perry today issued the following statement regarding the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals' decision to grant Texas' request for a stay to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Cross State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) 10th Amendment, EPA (see energy, clean air & economy also), Economy, Energy, Environment, Clear Air 2011-12-30T23:26:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/16667/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/16667/#When:21:52:00Z Gov. Rick Perry today issued the following statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) announced changes to the Cross State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). 10th Amendment, EPA (see energy, clean air & economy also), Energy, Environment 2011-10-06T21:52:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/16475/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/16475/#When:21:21:00Z Because of the extreme heat that has created an unprecedented demand on the state's energy grid, and with no relief in sight, all Texas residents and businesses are being asked to conserve electricity. We are thankful to all state agencies, businesses and residents who have taken steps to reduce the demand on our energy grid during these extreme weather conditions. Our supply is strong, but not unlimited, and I urge everyone to continue conserving energy over the weekend and next week, especially during the peak hours of 3 to 7 p.m., to help minimize the risk of outages. - Governor Perry Energy 2011-08-05T21:21:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/16383/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/16383/#When:16:38:00Z Gov. Rick Perry ceremonially signed House Bill 3328 and Senate Bills 20 and 527, which will increase transparency in energy production and enable Texas to remain the nation's energy leader. The governor was joined by Reps. Jim Keffer, Tan Parker and others for the signing ceremony. Energy, Natural Gas, Environment, Clear Air, Legislation, 82nd Session, Signed Bills 2011-07-15T16:38:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/16365/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/16365/#When:19:02:00Z Gov. Rick Perry has appointed Barry Smitherman of Austin to the Railroad Commission of Texas for a term to expire at the next general election. Energy, Professional Standards 2011-07-08T19:02:00-06:00