News from TEPRI – April 2020

Energy Insecurity: Why It Matters Now Unemployment associated with the COVID-19 pandemic will likely create a concerning new wave of energy insecurity among Texans. TEPRI Research Fellow, Jacquie Moss, wrote a compelling blog post about why energy insecurity is especially important now as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact low-income Texans. Check it out here. […]

Phase Health Joins TEPRI Member Collaborative

Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute (TEPRI) is excited to announce Phase Health as our newest supporting member. Phase Health was founded by two members of the University of Virginia Health system, Jeffrey Keller, Chief Innovation Officer, and Amy Salerno, Director of Community Health and Well-Being. Phase Health’s mission is to drive improved health outcomes of […]

Energy Insecurity: Why It Matters Infographic

We strive to make visible the many facets of poverty that contribute to and exacerbate energy insecurity. TEPRI Research Fellow, Jacquie Moss, made this infographic to summarize a few of the economic aspects that we see as immediately pertinent. Download the infographic here:

Blog – Energy Insecurity: Why It Matters Now

Energy Insecurity: Why It Matters Now BLOG POST  |  APRIL 28, 2020 By: Jacquie Moss, TEPRI Research Fellow Unemployment associated with the COVID-19 pandemic will likely create a concerning new wave of energy insecurity among Texans. According to the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), unemployment insurance (UI) claims have exceeded 900,000 in the four-week period from […]

ANB Systems to Host TEPRI for Energy Efficiency Workshop

On Wednesday, May 6th at 12pm CT, ANB Systems will host TEPRI for a workshop aimed at exploring energy efficiency applications to help communities recover from the impacts of COVID-19. WEBINAR OVERVIEW: This workshop aims to spark discussion among participants around practical applications of utility energy efficiency programs for helping communities recover and rebuild in […]

COVID-19 Emergency Relief Issue Brief

This TEPRI Issue Brief looks at current communication challenges regarding COVID-19 emergency electricity relief. Its purpose is to share relevant insights from our research and to start a conversation with stakeholders. Download the issue brief here: