Green goal of ‘carbon neutrality’ hits limit. Wall Street Journal
Culture clash / Texas in tug-of-war between valuable resources underground and the people who live above. Denton Record-Chronicle
Pickens, drillers promote natural gas cars. Dallas Morning News
Rio Hondo embarks on energy-saving efforts with LoanStar program. Brownsville Herald
Lawmakers looking to put Austin on the renewable energy map. Austin Business Journal
Texas Legislature could be going ‘green’ / Priorities in upcoming session may include renewable energy, environmental jobs. Houston Chronicle
S.A. is in the slow lane to recycling.San Antonio Express-News
State lawmakers file Ike-related bills.Galveston County Daily News
Riesel sees boon from coal plant work despite uncertain future. Waco Tribune-Herald
Drop in use of gas could last / Despite falling prices, American drivers are still conserving fuel.Houston Chronicle
Foresight Panel on Environmental Effects issues report. Houston-Galveston Area Council press release
Sweetwater leaders support Tenaska project. Abilene Reporter-News
Trash gas proves powerful / New project starts converting city landfill emissions into energy. Denton Record-Chronicle
Texas can take lessons from Finland’s nuclear power plant delays.Dallas Morning News
Insurance method for hurricane rates draws skepticism / Some scientists who predicted number of storms for risk firm now question validity.Houston Chronicle
Texas braces for an oil bust. Time
San Antonio seeks $1 billion in stimulus money. San Antonio Express-News
State water demand projections may be off by 25 percent. Austin American-Statesman
Ike sinks port revenues. Galveston County Daily News
State plan calls for small sliver of hurricane relief for Valley. The Monitor
Texas electric grid operator says it has plenty of power through 2014.Fort Worth Star-Telegram
City Council likely to pay consultant to look into nuclear plant expansion / Austin buying into expansion unlikely, mayor says. Austin American-Statesman
French diplomat says U.S. at turning point on climate / Obama sent Europe ‘strong signals’ on carbon dioxide, negotiator says. Houston Chronicle
Exxon Mobil plans $1 billion upgrade for Texas refinery, 2 others.Dallas Morning New
Local rice growers wait for fields to freshen up after Ike’s saltwater surge.Beaumont Enterprise
Environmental groups, corporation strike deal over Central Texas coal plant. Waco Tribune
Las Brisas plan heats up debate / Gasification better for environment but adds to energy costs. Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Walk this way / Board looks to make Edinburg more pedestrian friendly.The Monitor
The castaways / Can Galveston’s black community survive the island’s comeback? Texas Observer
CenterPoint wants ‘smart meters’ to make the grade. Houston Chronicle
Texas Business for Clean Air backing bills to boost energy efficiency. Dallas Morning News
Houston gives green light for energy-saving traffic bulbs. Houston Chronicle
Group seeks federal review on wind farms. Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Team from Rice wins $10,000 in ‘Recycle Ike’ contest. Houston Chronicle
Survey: Oil may lose top rank as cheapest energy. Associated Press
City, county caught leaving lights on. KPRC 2
USAA signs up for CPS Energy’s Windtricity program. San Antonio Express-News
City-owned trees downed by Ike will be replaced with stronger varieties. KHOU 11 News
$15 million collaborative to help city save energy. El Paso Times
From ash to cash / Coleto Creek power plant byproduct can be recycled. Victoria Advocate
Energy Future Holdings avoids pollution lawsuit with Sierra Club deal. Dallas Morning News
Nolan Co. energy plant fuels debate.Abilene Reporter-News
Recovery committee drafting new vision for isle. Galveston County Daily News
Pickens “anxious” over wind farm project financing. Reuters
Dune and dirty: Hurricane teaches lessons through ecosystem research.Texas A&M press release
Natural gas extraction method may be subject to more rules. Fort Worth Star Telegram
Proposed Lindale biomass plant could power 40,000 homes. Tyler Morning Telegraph
Texans paint sunny picture for clean energy / A week after governor lambasted carbon caps, venture capitalists, policymakers talk about economic opportunities. Austin American-Statesman
Mountains of hurricane mulch invade Houston neighborhood.KPRC 2
Nine companies join Austin’s clean energy partnership / Participants include Dell, Freescale, Microsoft.Austin American-Statesman
Sustainability remains focus of committee. The Baylor Lariat
When green’s not enough / A proposed Navarro County power plant draws opponents despite its clean qualities. Fort Worth Weekly
Local physicians’ board backs Clean Economy Coalition views / Coalition wants Las Brisas to use cleaner technology for its proposed petroleum-coke fired plant. Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Pickens: New administration needs energy plan. Dallas Morning News.
Waco passes green home ordinances. News Channel 25
Group: solar energy’s future bright / City, state urged to focus on renewable power resources. Abilene Reporter-News
Companies looking into the implications of a green future.Houston Business Journal
Dallas Area Rapid Transit bus purchase stalls on fuel debate. Dallas Morning News
Scientists: Longer allergy season may be linked to climate change.Dallas Morning News
Texas A&M experts share desert technologies at Tunisian conference.Texas A&M press release
30-mile debris pile becomes symbol of FEMA delays. Associated Press
More than 2 months after Ike, oysters take shellacking. Houston Chronicle
Green jobs, green cash on tap at UT this week. Austin American-Statesman
Area’s transportation agenda heading to Austin / Roads, rail on list of needs. Fort Worth Business Press